This Sporting Life - 1st Us Edition/1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
1960 · New York
by Storey, David
New York: The MacMillan Company. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1960. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Very Good+ first Printing of the First American Edition that has aging, rubbing to the volume and tanned pages in a price-clipped dust-jacket that is lightly worn, otherwise Nearly Fine; This book tells the story of a young man's journey from a small town in New England to the professional baseball leagues of the early twentieth century. It follows the protagonist as he rises from obscurity to become one of the world's best players, and then falls from grace as the sport he loved is threatened by the onset of World War I.The Sporting Life is an inspiring story of determination and love for the game of baseball. It is a tale of a young man's journey from obscurity to becoming one of the world's best players, and then falling from grace as the sport he loved is threatened by the onset of World War I. Though the protagonist experiences many highs and lows during his career, his love for the game never falters, and he is eventually able to find redemption and return to the baseball leagues after the war. This book is an excellent portrayal of the challenges and rewards of being a professional athlete, and is sure to interest readers of all ages.; 8vo; 243 pages; Price? ? ? . (Inventory #: 56185)