Crazy ’08: 1908 Baseball History eBook
Crazy ’08 is a baseball history eBook about the 1908 season, with the National League pennant race and the people and social forces shaping early modern baseball at its center. The listing also describes events from the American League and wider American culture, making it a broader historical narrative than a season recap alone.
At a glance
- Covers the 1908 National League race involving the Chicago Cubs, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Also describes the American League pennant race and players including Cy Young, Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson.
- Places baseball alongside early 20th-century American politics, gambling, fan culture and social history.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The scope links a high-stakes pennant race with wider American history and baseball’s development.
- The listing identifies this illustrated edition as 402 pages and enables screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins e-books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 13, 2009 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 402 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0061844324 |
| File size | 3.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Baseball history readers interested in the 1908 season and early major-league figures.
- Readers who enjoy sports narratives that connect competition with the social and cultural context of the era.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a current-season account, a brief overview or a book focused only on game statistics.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback praises the book’s historical research, accessible writing, humor and storytelling, with particular appreciation for how it brings the 1908 season and its players to life. That focus complements the listing’s account of a pennant race set within broader early 20th-century culture. The overall ratings lean favorable, though aggregate scores alone do not show why individual readers rated it differently.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the researched historical content and clear writing.
- The reported strengths include engaging stories, humor and memorable portrayals of prominent players.
Frequently asked questions
What period does Crazy ’08 cover?
The book centers on the 1908 baseball season, including the National League pennant race and events in the American League.
Does the book cover more than baseball games?
Yes. The listing describes political, social and cultural context alongside baseball, including gambling, fan behavior and the development of the sport.
What are the listed digital edition details?
The listing identifies an illustrated English eBook with 402 pages, a 3.1 MB file size, screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip. X-Ray is not enabled.
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