Baseball, Japanese Style

Digitized by Jessica Suchman and Catherine Nissley.

The Chrysanthemum and the Bat, Baseball Samurai Style by Robert Whiting is to be recommended to any baseball fan, Japan bound or not, though there's he great possibility it will inspire a trip. First introduced to Japan in 1873, the game is now the focus of an annual and national love affair. The author details manager-team relationships, the impact of Bushido (the warrior's mode of behavior) on the game, field and personal etiquette among players, star personalities, etc.