Considered one of the definitive works on early baseball, Harry Clay Palmer's book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the sport at a time when it was still taking shape. With profiles of the game's top players and detailed descriptions of the strategies and techniques they employed, this book is a must-read for any baseball fan.

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