The the stories behind the things we love to catch, whack, throw, kick, bounce and bat Chetwynd, Josh 1971- creator text bibliography nyu New York Perigee Trade 2011 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 221 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. "Balls are the unsung heroes of sports. They are smacked, flung, dribbled, crushed, thrown, and kicked. They're usually only the subject of scrutiny when something goes wrong: a tear, the application of an illegal foreign substance, or a dent from overuse. Nevertheless, if you're watching nearly any major sporting event from around the world, you're likely following the ball wondering where it will go next... The Secret History of Balls mines the stories and lore of sports and recreation to offer insight into 60 balls--whether they're hollow, solid, full of air, or stuffed with twine or made of leather, metal, rubber, plastic, or polyurethane--that give us joy on playing fields and in every arena from backyards to stadiums around the globe"-- Josh Chetwynd ; Illustrations by Emily Stackhouse. "A Perigee Book." Includes bibliographical references. Balls (Sporting goods) History Ball games History Toys History REFERENCE / Word Lists GV749.B34 C44 2011 796.3 REF025000 9780399536748 2010054221 DLC 110107 20251112101012.0 16603691