On the Field West of Town by Michael Lyga (2011) Paperback Illustrated Signed

by Michael Lyga

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Signed

This is an incredibly clean, crisp paperback copy of "On the Field West of Town: A History of City Team Baseball in Independence, Wisconsin, and Surrounding Communities, 1878-1957" by Michael Lyga (2011). The title page features a pristine, bold hand-signed inscription by the author: "December 15, 2011 — To Doris Jean Bautch, Enjoy this history of Independence 'base ball,' especially Chapter 6! Michael Lyga." This comprehensive 356-page volume details the deep cultural impact of small-town baseball leagues in West Central Wisconsin, featuring 115 vintage photos, comprehensive game summaries, box scores, and historical local newspaper quotes. It features extensive coverage of teams from Independence, Whitehall, Arcadia, Blair, Mondovi, Ettrick, and more. Condition Details: * Title page contains an authentic, bold author signature and inscription. * Softcover wraps are completely vibrant with sharp corners and square edges. * The spine is perfect, tight, and completely uncreased, indicating an unread copy. * Interior pages are bright white, crisp, and entirely free of any highlighting, folding, or marginal notes. Please inspect the high-resolution photos to view the exact cosmetic condition of the covers and the signature page. All publisher details, dimensions, and the 9781463612009 ISBN can be verified in the item specifics.

• Publisher: CreateSpace
• Year: 2011
• ISBN: 9781463612009
• Condition: Very Good

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