Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brooks, Noah, 1830-1903

Contributor:

Spalding, A. G. (Albert Goodwill), 1850-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship" by Noah Brooks is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a small-town baseball club in Catalpa, Illinois, as they navigate their way through a competitive season, culminating in a championship game against their rival, the Black Hawks. With young players like Alice Howell and Larry Boyne at the center, the tale explores themes of ambition, community support, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of America's beloved pastime. At the start of the novel, we meet Alice Howell, a passionate young girl eagerly watching the weather on the morning of a significant baseball match between the Catalpas and the Jonesville Nine. Engaged in the excitement and high expectations of the game, Alice's family dynamics, especially with her father, provide a glimpse into her character's depth and the societal norms of her time. As Alice's anticipation builds, the rivalry between the two teams emerges, showcasing a rich tapestry of community interactions, the competitive spirit, and the significance of baseball as a unfying force in small-town America. This opening sets the stage for a narrative that promises both personal and team challenges, exploring how they impact individual aspirations and relationships within Catalpa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-06-01