Abner Doubleday : a Civil War biography /
While Abner Doubleday is remembered primarily for his "invention" of baseball, this biography focuses on his duty to his nation. Following Doubleday's youth, to his days as a cadet, involvement in the American Civil War and public service, he is portrayed here as a man who took unpopu...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Company,
[2010]
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| Summary: | While Abner Doubleday is remembered primarily for his "invention" of baseball, this biography focuses on his duty to his nation. Following Doubleday's youth, to his days as a cadet, involvement in the American Civil War and public service, he is portrayed here as a man who took unpopular stands but was guided by a firm vision of justice. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786445615 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786445610 (softcover : alk. paper) |