First Base Faulkner
A Small-Town Baseball Tale of Ambition and TeamworkBy Christy Mathewson
Length7h 17m
About this audiobook
In "First Base Faulkner," Christy Mathewson intricately weaves a fictional narrative around the life of an aspiring baseball player, capturing the essence of the early 20th-century American sports culture. Known for his clear and straightforward prose, Mathewson employs a deceptively simple style to vividly portray the emotional struggles, aspirations, and camaraderie that characterize the world of amateur baseball. The novel navigates through themes of ambition, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of dreams, reflecting the social milieu of its time while embedding shades of humor and deep human connection. Christy Mathewson, one of baseball'Äôs early legends and Hall of Fame pitcher, drew on his own experiences within the sport to craft this narrative. Mathewson'Äôs worldview, shaped by his athletic career and personal commitment to sportsmanship, colored his depiction of baseball not merely as a game but as a vital aspect of American identity. His intimate understanding of the sport enriches the authenticity of the characters'Äô struggles and triumphs, allowing readers to resonate deeply with the themes presented in this captivating story. "First Base Faulkner" is highly recommended for both baseball enthusiasts and those intrigued by American literature's intersection with sports. Mathewson'Äôs unique voice presents a heartfelt homage to the game while bridging the gap between reader and player, making it an essential addition to both literary and sports collections.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length7 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I THE NEW HOME
2CHAPTER II JOE LOOKS FOR WORK
3CHAPTER III AUNT SARAH IS SURPRISED
4CHAPTER IV JOE FINDS A FRIEND
5CHAPTER V HOCKEY AND JUST TALK
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6CHAPTER VI JOE HAS AN IDEA
7CHAPTER VII PARTNERS
8CHAPTER VIII MR. CHESTER YOUNG
9CHAPTER IX IN THE BASEBALL CAGE
10CHAPTER X STRIKING A BALANCE
11CHAPTER XI HANDSOME FRANK
12CHAPTER XII OUTDOOR PRACTICE
13CHAPTER XIII THE FIRST GAME
14CHAPTER XIV A TRY-OUT AT FIRST
15CHAPTER XV BUSTER DROPS OUT
16CHAPTER XVI FOLEY IS WORRIED
17CHAPTER XVII IN THE TWELFTH INNING
18CHAPTER XVIII EMPTY BOXES
19CHAPTER XIX JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN
20CHAPTER XX PURSUIT
21CHAPTER XXI ON THE WEST-BOUND
22CHAPTER XXII THE AMATEUR DETECTIVE
23CHAPTER XXIII “BATTER UP!”
24CHAPTER XXIV BUNCHED HITS
25CHAPTER XXV A DOUBLE UNASSISTED
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