Del Leonard Jones, author of The Cremation of Sam McGee, is trailblazing a new flavor of historical novel built upon the beloved ballads that have withstood time. The Best work of adult fiction in a long time, Wild West Magazine says: "Fans won't want this fascinating last at-bat to end."
Larry Weisman, USA Today sports writer for 25 years says, "I found myself thinking of E.L.Doctorow's historical novels that blend fictional characters with known persons of the time to create a different reality. This book expands on the legend of the Mighty Casey, the strikeout immortalized in baseball legend, and the interplay of so many involved people -- the umpire, Casey, the groundbreaking journalist Nellie Bly. What brought these folks together in Mudville in 1888 at baseball's dawn? What happened next, and ever after? Del Leonard Jones writes with clarity as he constructs the memorable players in a tale that covers some 70 years. As a longtime sports writer I love to creative journey through the sports/culture portal. Really enjoyed seeing this story unfold.
At The Bat: The Strikeout that Shamed America is filled with rich characters and a unique narrative of folklore. It really is such a gem. I love the fluidity of time in the story. I love how the umpire Walter Brewster is an "on the spectrum" character, lovable and pure, whose moral compass never waivers. he is a true hero. Del strikes a nice balance in tone, with alternating moments of humor and heartbreak. There are so many wonderful layers to this story. It could be read again and again -- each time delivering something new. Bravo! -- T. Greenwood, author of Keeping Lucy.
Del Leonard Jones, author of The Cremation of Sam McGee, is trailblazing a new flavor of historical novel built upon the beloved ballads that have withstood time. The Best work of adult fiction in a long time, Wild West Magazine says: "Fans won't want this fascinating last at-bat to end."
Larry Weisman, USA Today sports writer for 25 years says, "I found myself thinking of E.L.Doctorow's historical novels that blend fictional characters with known persons of the time to create a different reality. This book expands on the legend of the Mighty Casey, the strikeout immortalized in baseball legend, and the interplay of so many involved people -- the umpire, Casey, the groundbreaking journalist Nellie Bly. What brought these folks together in Mudville in 1888 at baseball's dawn? What happened next, and ever after? Del Leonard Jones writes with clarity as he constructs the memorable players in a tale that covers some 70 years. As a longtime sports writer I love to creative journey through the sports/culture portal. Really enjoyed seeing this story unfold.
At The Bat: The Strikeout that Shamed America is filled with rich characters and a unique narrative of folklore. It really is such a gem. I love the fluidity of time in the story. I love how the umpire Walter Brewster is an "on the spectrum" character, lovable and pure, whose moral compass never waivers. he is a true hero. Del strikes a nice balance in tone, with alternating moments of humor and heartbreak. There are so many wonderful layers to this story. It could be read again and again -- each time delivering something new. Bravo! -- T. Greenwood, author of Keeping Lucy.
At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America
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At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781666215830 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 12/07/2020 |
| Pages: | 242 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.51(d) |