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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of New Mexico Press
ISBN-100826355498
ISBN-139780826355492
eBay Product ID (ePID)5038758374
Product Key Features
Book TitleJai Alai : a Cultural History of the Fastest Game in the World
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, History
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Games & Activities
AuthorPaula E. Morton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight7.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-032366
Reviews"As Paula Morton makes abundantly clear in her tidy, readable study of 'hi-lie,' the game has much to offer. . . . The vibrancy of the subject and the author's obvious passion for it make the book well worth reading."--Ryan Swanson, New Mexico Historical Review, "An impressive combination of sports history and cultural study, Jai Alai: A Cultural History of the Fastest Game in the World is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to both community and academic library collections." -- Midwest Book Review
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal796.36/4
Table Of ContentPreface Chapter One. "It Is a Grand Sport" Chapter Two. In the Beginning Chapter Three. The "Fastest Game in the World" Chapter Four. Jai Alai in Cuba Chapter Five. The Question of Gambling Chapter Six. The Rise of Jai Alai Chapter Seven. Troubled Jai Alai Epilogue Glossary Notes Selected Bibliography Index
SynopsisPaula Morton provides a fun, concise introduction to jai alai, a fast-paced ball game with ancient roots that is admired by fans for the sport's power and spectacle. Cesta punta , as the game is known in its Basque homeland, became a phenomenon during the twentieth century as organized jai alai spread from Spain into the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States, and Asia. This book outlines the multifaceted history of the sport, from its beginnings in Basque country to its North American "unveiling" at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Centennial Exposition and World's Fair and to its rise and fall in popularity in the United States. Guest essays and historic photographs offer extensive insight into the sport's fascinating history. Morton further explores the players and venues, providing a carefully crafted and thoroughly researched look into jai alai. Sports lovers and cultural history enthusiasts will marvel at the sport's unique history and reach., Paula Morton provides a fun, concise introduction to jai alai, a fast-paced ball game with ancient roots that is admired by fans for the sport's power and spectacle. Cesta punta, as the game is known in its Basque homeland, became a phenomenon during the twentieth century as organized jai alai spread from Spain into the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States, and Asia. This book outlines the multifaceted history of the sport, from its beginnings in Basque country to its North American "unveiling" at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Centennial Exposition and World's Fair and to its rise and fall in popularity in the United States. Guest essays and historic photographs offer extensive insight into the sport's fascinating history. Morton further explores the players and venues, providing a carefully crafted and thoroughly researched look into jai alai. Sports lovers and cultural history enthusiasts will marvel at the sport's unique history and reach., Paula Morton provides a fun, concise introduction to jai alai, a fast-paced ball game with ancient roots that is admired by fans for the sport's power and spectacle.
LC Classification NumberGV1017.P4M67 2019
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- 16. Nov. 2021
Jai Alai
This book covers the sport from its history to the present. If you're a fan of jai alai or even have a slight interest, then this book is for you. A fascinating read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
