1884 BASEBALL. First Edition of the First Novel Devoted Exclusively to "America's Game." Slavery 5 marginal ink " }

5 marginal ink " } " and one word

the most lenient of living rulers

a charming 18th century engraving of Whitefield

considered by many to have been a prophet

Minneapolis

1884 BASEBALL. First Edition of the First Novel Devoted Exclusively to "America's Game." Slavery 5 marginal ink " }A beautifully preserved example of the true first edition of the "first novel devoted exclusively to baseball" (Grobani 12 2c). This alone makes it a landmark in American literary and sports history a cornerstone document in a genre that would eventually produce a rich tradition of baseball fiction. The story begins when two teams from different sides of the track start a game. The town fathers decide to sponsor a team, putting together the best