The Annotated Casey at the Bat: A Collection of Ballads about the Mighty CaseyCourier Corporation, 1. jan. 1995 - 231 sider Entertaining tribute to the immortal slugger tells the story behind one of America’s best-loved poems. Includes introductory material on author Ernest L. Thayer, complete original version of poem and a profusion of amusing sequels and parodies, among them Casey’s Revenge, by Grantland Rice, Why Casey Whiffed, by Don Fairbairn; and Casey’s Sister at the Bat, by James O’Dea. |
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
Caseys Revenge revised version | 184 |
The Man Who Fanned Casey by Sparkus | 190 |
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