"While Abner Doubleday is remembered primarily for his "invention" of baseball, this biography focuses on his duty to his nation. Following Doubleday's youth, to his days as a cadet, involvement in the American Civil War, and public service, he is portrayed here as a man who took unpopular stands but was guided by a firm vision of justice"--Provided by publisher.
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"While Abner Doubleday is remembered primarily for his "invention" of baseball, this biography focuses on his duty to his nation. Following Doubleday's youth, to his days as a cadet, involvement in the American Civil War, and public service, he is portrayed here as a man who took unpopular stands but was guided by a firm vision of justice"--Provided by publisher.
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