The Early Image of Black Baseball : Race and Representation in the Popular Press, 1871-1890
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0786442069
ISBN-13
9780786442065
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint
McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 15th, 2009
Print length
232 Pages
Weight
413 grams
Dimensions
25.40 x 17.80 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Press & journalismBaseball
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From contemporary postbellum articles, illustrations, photographs and woodcuts, a unique image of the black athlete emerges, one that was not always positive but was nonetheless central in understanding the evolving black image in American culture. This work examines early black baseball as it was represented in the artwork and the popular press.
This volume examines early black baseball as it was represented in the artwork and written accounts of the popular press. From contemporary postbellum articles, illustrations, photographs and woodcuts, a unique image of the black athlete emerges, one that was not always positive but was nonetheless central in understanding the evolving black image in American culture. Chapters cover press depictions of championship games, specific teams and athletes, and the fans and culture surrounding black baseball.
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