Diamonds in the Rough

Synopsis: Pairing their detailed, informative research with a sophisticated anecdotal approach, Joel Zoss and John Bowman have written a fascinating, original, literate, and concise compendium of the history and issues surrounding America's national pastime. Addressed are such diverse topics as the origins of the game, the contributions of minorities and women, the evolution of umpiring, baseball's influence on literature and music, substance abuse, on- and off-field tragedy, and the game's international presence. Diamonds in the Rough is an invaluable and stimulating resource both for those who already study the game and for those who would like to learn its revealing history.

Novelist Joel Zoss and historian John Bowman have collaborated on a number of baseball books, including The American and National Leagues: A Complete History and The Pictorial History of Baseball.

Table Of Contents
1. Pop Culture 2. Creation Tales 3. Arms and the Game 4. The Ballpark Melting Pot 5. Don't look Back 6. Robinsonia 7. Women and the Game	8. Images and the Game 9. Baseball Lit 10. The Umpires 11. Demon Rum and the Other Substance 12. Tragic Endings 13. The Music of the Game 14. The International Game

Diamonds in the Rough: The Untold History of Baseball


Pop Culture	Arms and the Game	Women and the Game

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