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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
The [[Chronologies]] covers the evolution of ballgames from [[Chronology up to 1700|Ancient Times]] to [[Chronology: 1856 - 1870|1870]], when | The [[Chronologies]] covers the evolution of ballgames from [[Chronology up to 1700|Ancient Times]] to [[Chronology: 1856 - 1870|1870]], when the first professional league began. | ||
The [[Games Tabulation]] is a record of ballgames in various parts of the US from 1845 to 1860 compiled through [[Craig Waff]]᾿s extensive research. | The [[Games Tabulation]] is a record of ballgames in various parts of the US from 1845 to 1860 compiled through [[Craig Waff]]᾿s extensive research. | ||
Our [[Pre-pro Baseball]] section is a database of clubs, games, fields, and players | Our [[Pre-pro Baseball]] section is a database of clubs, games, fields, and players before 1871. We have interactive maps to help you visualize the spread of baseball over time. | ||
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[http://www.abebooks.com/docs/RareBooks/early-baseball.shtml 1859 Base Ball Players’ Pocket Companion] | [http://www.abebooks.com/docs/RareBooks/early-baseball.shtml 1859 Base Ball Players’ Pocket Companion] | ||
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The [[Glossary of Games]] provides a description of {{#ask: [[Category:Games]]|format=count}} ballgames that sprung up in our collective ball-playing culture. | The [[Glossary of Games]] provides a description of {{#ask: [[Category:Games]]|format=count}} ballgames that sprung up in our collective ball-playing culture. The Glossary includes baseball's predecessor games and later games that resemble baseball. | ||
The [[Bibliography]] is a list of publications you can use to explore the origins of ball games and baseball in depth. Some of these publications are available [[Online Bibliography|online]]. | The [[Bibliography]] is a list of publications you can use to explore the origins of ball games and baseball in depth. Some of these publications are available [[Online Bibliography|online]]. | ||
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A listing of fellow origins enthusiasts and contributors can be found in our [[Diggers]] section. Read the latest news about them in the [[Next Destin'd Post]]. Some have contributed [[Essays]] on the baseball’ origins. | A listing of fellow origins enthusiasts and contributors can be found in our [[Diggers]] section. Read the latest news about them in the [[Next Destin'd Post]]. Some have contributed [[Essays]] on the baseball’ origins. | ||
We offer an [[Special:EnhancedSearch|Enhanced Search]] for complex full-text searches on much of the information on the site. Save your searches, pick out important articles, and share them with | We offer an [[Special:EnhancedSearch|Enhanced Search]] for complex full-text searches on much of the information on the site. Save your searches, pick out important articles, and share them with other reserchers. | ||
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Revision as of 17:19, 1 November 2012
Supporting Researchers and Writers on Baseball’s Origins.
Resources
The Chronologies covers the evolution of ballgames from Ancient Times to 1870, when the first professional league began.
The Games Tabulation is a record of ballgames in various parts of the US from 1845 to 1860 compiled through Craig Waff᾿s extensive research.
Our Pre-pro Baseball section is a database of clubs, games, fields, and players before 1871. We have interactive maps to help you visualize the spread of baseball over time.
The Glossary of Games provides a description of 329 ballgames that sprung up in our collective ball-playing culture. The Glossary includes baseball's predecessor games and later games that resemble baseball.
The Bibliography is a list of publications you can use to explore the origins of ball games and baseball in depth. Some of these publications are available online.
A listing of fellow origins enthusiasts and contributors can be found in our Diggers section. Read the latest news about them in the Next Destin'd Post. Some have contributed Essays on the baseball’ origins.
We offer an Enhanced Search for complex full-text searches on much of the information on the site. Save your searches, pick out important articles, and share them with other reserchers.
