A Brief History of American Sports
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Book Overview
Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein show us where our games and pastimes came from, how they developed, and what they have meant to Americans. The great heroes of baseball and football are here, as well as the dramatic moments of boxing and basketball. Beyond this, the authors show us how sports fit into the larger contours of our past. "A Brief History of American Sports" reveals that from colonial times to the present, sports have been central...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0252071840
ISBN13:9780252071843
Release Date:February 2004
Publisher:University of Illinois Press
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Related Subjects
Americas History History of Sports Miscellaneous Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation WorldCustomer Reviews
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very informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The book was quite informative in giving the reader a look into sports that is not often mentioned.
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