Early Baseball in New Orleans Book Trailer

"Early Baseball in New Orleans: A History of 19th Century Play" traces the development of early stick-and-ball games known to and played by the citizens of New Orleans from the city's founding in 1716 into the glorious game of baseball that spread like wildfire across the country in the second half of the 19th century. It chronicles the games that they played and the places where they played, as well as the equipment they used -- all of which would seem foreign to today's observer. It's a delightful and informative romp through the formative years of the National Pastime in New Orleans.