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Doubleheaders - by Charlie Bevis (Paperback)

Name: Doubleheaders - by Charlie Bevis (Paperback)
Brand: McFarland & Company
SKU: 1011114622
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Award-winning author Charlie Bevis explores the long history of the major league doubleheader from its beginnings in the late 19th century up to the present day.
About the Author: Charlie Bevis, a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, is a retired adjunct professor of English at Rivier University.
238 Pages
Sports + Recreation, Baseball

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Book Synopsis

Award-winning author Charlie Bevis explores the long history of the major league doubleheader from its beginnings in the late 19th century up to the present day. Emphasizing its significance within baseball and popular culture, Bevis describes the twin bill's role in holiday celebrations, its one-time identity as Sunday sporting event, and the part it played in baseball's survival during the Depression and World War Two.

Review Quotes

"Bevis takes the reader on a nostalgic journey and provides a reminder of what the paying customer has lost. A most enlightening and welcome work"-Spitball; "Bevis is a thorough and thoughtful scholar"-Nine.

About the Author

Charlie Bevis, a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, is a retired adjunct professor of English at Rivier University. He has written for Nine, The Cooperstown Symposium, The National Pastime and Base Ball, and is the author of several baseball books. He lives in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .75 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 238

Genre: Sports + Recreation

Sub-Genre: Baseball

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Charlie Bevis

Language: English

Street Date: December 29, 2010

TCIN: 1011114622

UPC: 9780786442140

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-3484

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What historical aspects does the author explore in the book?

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A: The author explores the evolution of major league doubleheaders from the late 19th century to the present.
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Q: What themes are covered in the book?

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A: The book covers themes such as holiday celebrations, historical events, and the impact on baseball.
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