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The last hero [electronic resource] : a life of Henry Aaron
Published by Pantheon Books, New York
ISBN 9780307379245
Bib Id 1459150
Copyright 2010
Edition 1st ed.
Description 1 online resource (xvi, 600 p., [16] p. of plates) : ill.
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02560nam a2200469Ka 4500
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9780307379245 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
0307379248 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
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The last hero [electronic resource] : a life of Henry Aaron
Edition
1st ed.
Copyright Date
2010
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 600 p., [16] p. of plates) : ill.
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Description based on print version record.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 563-566) and index.
Contents
pt. 1. Escape -- Herbert -- Henry -- Stepin Fetchit -- Milwaukee -- pt. 2. Magic -- Wehmeier -- Jackie -- Scripture -- Bushville -- Almost -- pt. 3. Legend -- Respect -- Atlanta -- Willie -- Ruth -- Mortal -- Acknowledgment -- pt. 4. Free -- Drift -- Cars -- 756.
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In "The Last Hero", Bryant chronicles Aaron's childhood in segregated Alabama, his brief stardom in the Negro Leagues, his complicated relationship with celebrity, and his historic rivalry with Willie Mays--all culminating in the defining event of his life: his shattering of Babe Ruth's all-time home-run record. Bryant also examines Aaron's more complex second act: his quest to become an important voice beyond the ball field.
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