The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America
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This edition suggests The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America by Joe Posnanski is a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2007 • William Morrow & Co • 276 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2007 • William Morrow & Co • 276 pages • ISBN 9780060854034.
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Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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