Larry Lester: 4 books
Rube Foster in His Time
On the Field and in the Papers with Black Baseball's Greatest Visionary
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2012
Although Andrew “Rube” Foster (1879–1930) stands among the best African American pitchers of the 1900s, this baseball pioneer made his name as the founder and president of the Negro National League, the first all-black league to survive a full season. In addition to founding this groundbreaking...
Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars
True Tales of Breaking Barriers, Umpiring Baseball Legends, and Wild Adventures in the Negro Leagues
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2011
The Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the St. Louis Stars, the Birmingham Black Barons, the Homestead Grays, and the Indianapolis Clowns; for over fifty years, they were the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox of black baseball in America. And for over a decade beginning in the late 1940s,...
Black Baseball in New York City
An Illustrated History, 1885-1959
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2017
Covering the post–Civil War period through the 1950s, this richly illustrated—300 photographs!—history examines black baseball in and around New York City, focusing on its economic impact and cultural legacy. The author documents such famed teams as the Cuban Giants, Lincoln Stars/Giants, Black...
by Mark Lester, Larry Beason
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2012
Who or Whom? / Its or It’s / Lie or Lay?
Can't remember those grueling grammar lessons from junior high? Troubled that your professional writing lacks polish? Stop worrying! You've just picked up the painless prescription for proper English!
Acclaimed grammarians Mark Lester and Larry...