1873-1934

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1873-1934

Daphne du Maurier

haunted heiress
2000
Examines the life and writings of twentieth-century author Daphne du Maurier, best known for her novel, "Rebecca"; drawing attention to the large body of work she created, and discussing how her talent developed in the shadow of her famous father and grandfather.

The mighty Macs

three famous baseball managers
1972
Brief biographies of three of baseball's best known managers.

The old ball game

how John McGraw, Christy Mathewson, and the New York Giants created modern baseball
2005
Chronicles the New York Giant's 1902 season, focusing on how two players, Christy Mathewson and John McGraw, led the Giants to their most successful seasons ever and changed the face of baseball forever.

Bill Pennant, Babe Ruth, and me

2009
In 1920, sixteen-year-old Hank finds his loyalties divided when he is assigned to care for the Giants' mascot, a wildcat named Bill Pennant, as well as keep an eye on Babe Ruth in Ruth's first season with the New York Yankees.
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