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The Book of American Pastimes is a historical account of the most popular sports clubs in the United States during the mid-19th century. Written by Charles A. Peverelly and first published in 1866, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of baseball, cricket, rowing, and yachting in America. It includes detailed descriptions of the various clubs and their members, as well as their achievements, rivalries, and controversies. The book also features illustrations and photographs of the clubs and their players, providing a visual record of the early days of…mehr

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The Book of American Pastimes is a historical account of the most popular sports clubs in the United States during the mid-19th century. Written by Charles A. Peverelly and first published in 1866, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of baseball, cricket, rowing, and yachting in America. It includes detailed descriptions of the various clubs and their members, as well as their achievements, rivalries, and controversies. The book also features illustrations and photographs of the clubs and their players, providing a visual record of the early days of American sports. Overall, The Book of American Pastimes is an important historical document that offers insights into the early development of American sports and the cultural significance of these pastimes in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.