Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship by Noah Brooks
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About this eBook
| Author | Brooks, Noah, 1830-1903 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Spalding, A. G. (Albert Goodwill), 1850-1915 |
| LoC No. | 45053919 |
| Title | Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | “Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship” by Noah Brooks is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a small-town baseball club in Catalpa, Illinois, as they navigate their way through a competitive season, culminating in a championship game against their rival, the Black Hawks. With young players like Alice Howell and Larry Boyne at the center, the tale explores themes of ambition, community support, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of America’s beloved pastime. At the start of the novel, we meet Alice Howell, a passionate young girl eagerly watching the weather on the morning of a significant baseball match between the Catalpas and the Jonesville Nine. Engaged in the excitement and high expectations of the game, Alice's family dynamics, especially with her father, provide a glimpse into her character's depth and the societal norms of her time. As Alice's anticipation builds, the rivalry between the two teams emerges, showcasing a rich tapestry of community interactions, the competitive spirit, and the significance of baseball as a unfying force in small-town America. This opening sets the stage for a narrative that promises both personal and team challenges, exploring how they impact individual aspirations and relationships within Catalpa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Baseball stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59645 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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