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The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed The Dominican Town Of San Pedro De Macoris

The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed The Dominican Town Of San Pedro De Macoris

The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed The Dominican Town Of San Pedro De

The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed The Dominican Town Of San Pedro De Macoris

by Kurlansky, Mark

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New York: Riverhead Books. Hardcover. 2010. 1st Edition. 8vo 272pp . Fine in Fine Dust Jacket.

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"A fantastic social history" from the author of Salt and Cod ( USA Today ) In the Dominican Republic town of San Pedro de Macorís, baseball is often seen as the only way to a better life. For those who make it, the million-dollar paychecks from Major League Baseball mean that not only they, but their entire families as well, have been saved from grinding poverty. The successful few set an example that dazzles the neighbors they left behind. But for the majority, this dream is illusory. In The Eastern Stars, New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky reveals the connection between two countries' love affair with a sport, and the remarkable journey of impoverished San Pedro and its baseball players-including Rico Carty, Albert Pujols, Robinson Canó, Sammy Sosa, and Alfonso Soriano-who have sought freedom from poverty through playing ball.

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Title
The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed The Dominican Town Of San Pedro De Macoris
Author
Kurlansky, Mark
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine in Fine Dust Jacket
Edition
1st Edition
ISBN 10
1594487502
ISBN 13
9781594487507
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2010
Keywords
Baseball, Dominican Republic
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