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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Main Author: Barthel, Thomas, 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: 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.
Physical Description:viii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786445615 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786445610 (softcover : alk. paper)