Of Monarchs and Black Barons
Subtitle: essays on baseball's Negro Leagues
By: James A. Riley ; foreword by Monte Irvin
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786465422
Subjects: Negro leagues; Baseball; African American baseball players; History
Description: "This anthology provides insights into black baseball, examining socio-economic and political conditions that created this institution, spotlighting players who characterized its special flavor and spirit. Based on forty years of research and interviews with surviving participants and observers, these essays preserve a crucial time in our country's history and provide a new perspective on the Negro Leagues"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.