1884 BASEBALL. First Edition of the First Novel Devoted Exclusively to "America's Game." Slavery a charming 18th century engraving

a charming 18th century engraving of Whitefield

No marvel then if Satan to save his own Kingdom labor to hinder the planting of the church

considered by many to have been a prophet

On the final leaf of text is a fascinating inscription appearing to bear a Native American person or Location

1884 BASEBALL. First Edition of the First Novel Devoted Exclusively to "America's Game." Slavery a charming 18th century engravingA beautifully preserved example of the true first edition of the "first novel devoted exclusively to baseball" (Grobani 12 2c). This alone makes it a landmark in American literary and sports history a cornerstone document in a genre that would eventually produce a rich tradition of baseball fiction. The story begins when two teams from different sides of the track start a game. The town fathers decide to sponsor a team, putting together the best