Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat

Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat
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Publisher : ACTA Publications
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9780879460020
ISBN-13 : 0879460024
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Book Synopsis Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat by : Stuart Miller

Download or read book Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat written by Stuart Miller and published by ACTA Publications. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Good Wood, New York Times contributor Stuart Miller takes readers on a journey through the rich and storied—and occasionally nefarious—story of the baseball bat and those who have made them and swung them. With over 50 photos, Miller reveals the creation, history, and development of the bat, brings readers up to date on modern methods and materials for making bats, and explores the folklore surrounding bats.


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