Early image of black baseball, the: race and representation in the popular press, 1871-1890
Auteur :
Brunson, James E.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786442065
Date de publication :
15 juil. 2009
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
413 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
From contemporary postbellum articles, illustrations, photographs and woodcuts, a unique image of the black athlete emerges, one that was not always positive but was nonetheless central in understanding the evolving black image in American culture. This work examines early black baseball as it was represented in the artwork and the popular press.