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The early image of black baseball : race and representation in the popular press, 1871-1890 /

"Examines early black baseball as represented in artwork and accounts of the popular press. From contemporary postbellum articles, illustrations, photographs and woodcuts, image of the black athlete emerges, not always positive but nonetheless central in understanding the evolving black image i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brunson, James E. (James Edward), 1954-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:
Baseball > United States > History > 19th century.
Negro leagues > History > 19th century.
African American baseball players > Public opinion.
African Americans in mass media > History > 19th century.
Athletes in mass media.
Public opinion > United States.
United States > Race relations.
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Summary:"Examines early black baseball as represented in artwork and accounts of the popular press. From contemporary postbellum articles, illustrations, photographs and woodcuts, image of the black athlete emerges, not always positive but nonetheless central in understanding the evolving black image in American culture. Covers championship games, specific teams and athletes, fans and culture surrounding black baseball"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786442065 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786442069 (softcover : alk. paper)