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Books by Bruce Adelson






Brushing Back Jim Crow(1st Edition)
The Integration of Minor-League Baseball in the American South
by Bruce Adelson, Peter Baker, Robert Powell
Paperback, 275 Pages, Published 2007 by University Of Virginia Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8139-2645-2, ISBN: 0-8139-2645-9

"While Jackie Robinson is justly famous for breaking the color line in major league baseball in 1947, other young African American players, among them Hank Aaron, continued to struggle for acceptance on southern farm teams well into the 1960s. As Bruce Adelson writes, their presence in the South Atlantic, Carolina, and other minor leagues represented not only a quest for individual athletic achievement; simply by hitting, fielding, and s ..."






Hat Trick Trivia
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts About Hockey (Lerner Sports Trivia Series)
by Bruce Adelson, Harry Pulver
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Pub Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-9806-0, ISBN: 0-8225-9806-X

"Presents facts and figures about the game of hockey--past and present, and particularly about professional play in the NHL."






Baron Von Steuben
American General (Revolutionary War Leaders)
by Bruce Adelson, Arthur Meier Schlesinger
Library, 80 Pages, Published 2001 by Chelsea House Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-6392-7, ISBN: 0-7910-6392-5

"Lord Baltimore English Politician and Colonist Benjamin Banneker American Mathematician and Astronomer Sir ... Peter Stuyvesant Dutch Military Leader George Whitefield Clergyman and Scholar Roger Williams Founder of Rhode Island John ... President of the Continental Congress Patrick Henry American Statesman and Speaker William Howe British General ... Constitution Francis Marion The Swamp Fox James Monroe American Statesman Thomas ..."






Brushing Back Jim Crow(1st Edition)
by Bruce Adelson
Hardcover, 275 Pages, Published 1999 by University Of Virginia Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8139-1884-6, ISBN: 0-8139-1884-7

"While Jackie Robinson is justly famous for breaking the color line in major league baseball in 1947, other young African American players, among them Hank Aaron, continued to struggle for acceptance on southern farm teams well into the 1960s. As Bruce Adelson writes, their presence in the South Atlantic, Carolina, and other minor leagues represented not only a quest for individual athletic achievement; simply by hitting, fielding, and s ..."






Slam Dunk Trivia
(Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Harry Pulver
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-9804-6, ISBN: 0-8225-9804-3

"Presents facts and figures about the game of basketball--past and present, especially professional play in the NBA."






Slam Dunk Trivia
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts About Basketball (Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Illustrator-Harry Pulver
Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-3313-9, ISBN: 0-8225-3313-8

"Presents facts and figures about the game of basketball--past and present, especially professional play in the NBA."






Benjamin Harrison
(Presidential Leaders)
by Bruce Adelson
Library, 111 Pages, Published 2006 by Twenty First Century Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-1497-8, ISBN: 0-8225-1497-4

"... MN 55401 U.S.A. Website address: www.lernerbooks.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Adelson, Bruce. Benjamin Harrison / by Bruce Adelson. p. cm. — (Presidential leaders) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978–0–8225–1497–8 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0–8225– 1497–4 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 1. Harrison, Benjamin, 1833–1901—Juvenile literature. 2. Presidents—United States— Biography—J ..."






William Howe
British General (Revolutionary War Leaders)
by Bruce Adelson
Paperback, 79 Pages, Published 2001 by Chelsea House Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-6389-7, ISBN: 0-7910-6389-5

"-- Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders -- Includes informative sidebars -- Interesting, easy-to-understand content -- Complements school curriculum Details the British general's costly victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill and his strategy for defeating the Continental Army in New York."






George Gordon Meade
Union General (Famous Figures of the Civil War Era)
by Bruce Adelson, Arthur Meier Schlesinger
Library, 79 Pages, Published 2001 by Chelsea House Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-6410-8, ISBN: 0-7910-6410-7

"-- Clear and concise biographies of the best-known Civil War personalities -- Includes interesting and informative sidebars -- Presented in an easy-to-read format -- Complements school curriculum"






David Farragut
Union Admiral (Famous Figures of the Civil War Era)
by Bruce Adelson
Library, 80 Pages, Published 2001 by Chelsea House Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-6416-0, ISBN: 0-7910-6416-6

"Presents the life and accomplishments of the naval officer for whom Congress created the rank of full admiral."






William Howe
British General (Revolutionary War Leaders)
by Bruce Adelson
Library, 80 Pages, Published 2001 by Chelsea House Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-6388-0, ISBN: 0-7910-6388-7

"-- Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders -- Includes informative sidebars -- Interesting, easy-to-understand content -- Complements school curriculum Details the British general's costly victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill and his strategy for defeating the Continental Army in New York."






Grand Slam Trivia
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts about Pro Baseball (Lerner Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Harry Pulver
Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-3314-6, ISBN: 0-8225-3314-6

"Presents an assortment of anecdotes and information about the history, rules, equipment, and personalities of the game of baseball."






Hat Trick Trivia
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts about Hockey (Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Illustrator-Harry Pulver
Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-3315-3, ISBN: 0-8225-3315-4

"Presents facts and figures about the game of hockey--past and present, and particularly about professional play in the NHL."






Touchdown Trivia
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts about Football (Lerner Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Harry Pulver
Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-3312-2, ISBN: 0-8225-3312-X

"Presents facts and figures about the game of football--past and present, and particularly about professional play in the NFL."






Touchdown Trivia
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts About Football (Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Illustrator-Harry Pulver
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-9805-3, ISBN: 0-8225-9805-1

"Presents facts and figures about the game of football--past and present, and particularly about professional play in the NFL."






Grand Slam Trivia(1st Edition)
Secrets, Statistics, and Little-Known Facts About Pro Baseball (Sports Trivia)
by Bruce Adelson, Harry Pulver
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Lerner Pub Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-8225-9803-9, ISBN: 0-8225-9803-5

"Presents an assortment of anecdotes and information about the history, rules, equipment, and personalities of the game of baseball."






Baron Von Steuben
American General (Revolutionary War Leaders)
by Bruce Adelson, Arthur Meier Schlesinger
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2002 by Chelsea House Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-6393-4, ISBN: 0-7910-6393-3

"- Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders- Includes informative sidebars- Interesting, easy-to-understand content- Complements school curriculum"






Composite Guides Ser.
The Composite Guide to Softball
by Bruce Adelson
Library, 64 Pages, Published 2000 by Chelsea House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-5867-1, ISBN: 0-7910-5867-0

"Traces the history of softball, explains how the sport differs from baseball, and highlights notable players and games."






The Minor League Baseball Book(1st Edition)
(USA SPORTS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL BOOK)
by Rod Beaton, Lisa Winston, Bill Koeing, Bruce Adelson, Francis J. Fitzgerald, Bruce Addison
Paperback, 255 Pages, Published 1995 by Macmillan General Reference
ISBN-13: 978-0-02-860474-9, ISBN: 0-02-860474-1

"With the recent player's strike, and the skyrocketing cost of Major League games, fans are flocking to the fastest-growing sport in America. Millions of baseball fans will find out everything they ever wanted to know about the Minors, including facts and trivia about each team, famous alumni, complete 1994 stats, driving instructions, and much more. Photos."






David Farragut(Reprint)
Union Admiral (Famous Figures of the Civil War Era)
by Bruce Adelson
Library, 80 Pages
ISBN-13: 978-1-4395-3249-2, ISBN: 1-4395-3249-4



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