Chief Of Diamonds by Ira Lichtenstein (English) Paperback Book
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Chief Of Diamonds by Ira Lichtenstein (English) Paperback Book. Chief Of Diamonds by Ira Lichtenstein. Author Ira Lichtenstein. A hefty price is paid for all that he has done. However, profiteers like Albert Spalding, owner of the first sporting goods empire, have a different idea. Chief Of Diamonds by Ira Lichtenstein Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Alexander Cartwright is a humble 25 year-old bank clerk eeking out a living in 1845 New York City. After he accidentally burns his office to the ground, he goes to work for his brother, creates the rules for the game we now know as baseball, and then abandons family and lifestyle to join the forty-niners on a quest for gold in far-off San Francisco. Unbeknownst to all but his puppy, he has also found a simple way to travel through time. During his five month journey across the prairie on a wagon train, he teaches baseball to Indians and Pioneers. He meets up with colorful characters like Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain, but never really finds himself. His journey finally ends in the Sandwich Islands where his success in business is only eclipsed by his accomplishments in public service. A hefty price is paid for all that he has done. As he thrives in his tropical paradise, Alick continues to spread the game which he created. Soon, he finds that someone is following him through time, determined to convince him that his contributions are significant and will not be forgotten. However, profiteers like Albert Spalding, owner of the first sporting goods empire, have a different idea. They selfishly fabricate a legend based upon the ravings of a lunatic and a beat-up old baseball in an attempt to erase Cartwright from history. When a baseball museum in Cooperstown is proposed in 1936, Cartwright's descendants spring into action to revive their ancestor's legacy and ensure that he is enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. CHIEF OF DIAMONDS is a work of historical fiction, based upon the life of Alexander Joy Cartwright, Jr. (1820-1892, ) the "Father of Modern Baseball." Details ISBN 1499339267 ISBN-13 9781499339260 Title Chief Of Diamonds Author Ira Lichtenstein Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 304 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GEItemID:93261385; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
