Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Creating a National Pastime; 2. 1865-1879: Contesting a National Pastime; 3. 1865-1879: Commodifying a National Pastime; 4. The 1880s: Molding Manly Men and Disappearing Women; 5. The 1890s: New Women, Bloomer Girls, and the Old Ball Game; Conclusion; Appendix; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index; About the Author
Summary
This work documents the transformation of America's national pastime from a gender-neutral sport into a highly-gendered 'man's game.'
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 01, 2017)
