The Player
Philip M. Seib
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The Player
Published
August 10, 2003
Publisher
Four Walls Eight Windows
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781568582689
ISBN-10
1568582684
Description
"Christy Mathewson was baseball's first superstar - a beloved turn-of-the-century pitcher who was among the initial group of five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mathewson was a hero to fans, a role model for children, and a lasting symbol of sportsmanship. He transformed and transcended the game, with achievements on the diamond that are unmatched to this day, and with accomplishments off the field that made him one of the best-known Americans of his time." "Mathewson defined athletic and moral excellence, bridging sport and national culture and bringing millions of new fans to professional baseball. He mirrored the attributes and standards of his country as the American century began, recognizing the importance of athletes' character and even writing a series of popular children's books to teach the value of hard work and "pluck." When his playing days ended, he fought the corruption that was seeping into baseball, and at thirty-eight he volunteered to fight in World War I. While in France he was exposed to poison gas that contributed to his early death at forty-five." "Mathewson's story is also a lively cultural history of ragtime America. The diverse cast of characters includes not only baseball legends such as John McGraw and Rube Marquard, but also Teddy Roosevelt, Edith Wharton, Billy Sunday, Scott Fitzgerald, and many more."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Player?
This edition of The Player has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Player?
For most readers, The Player typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Player?
The estimated word count for The Player is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Player?
The Player was written by Philip M. Seib.
When was The Player published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 10, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.