Includes bibliographical references (p. 105). "Text originally published by the Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1965, in the Childhood of famous Americans series"--T.p. verso. A famous visitor -- A patriot's name -- Stony point -- Brownie wins the game -- Adventures -- A stolen trunk -- The map -- Three old cat -- Town ball -- To the academy -- Cooperstown. Meet Abner Doubleday, the boy who loved baseball but grew up to become a famous Civil War general. He is also believed to be the inventor baseball.
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