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Mark Kurlansky

The Eastern Stars

How Baseball Changed the Dominican Town of San Pedro de Macoris

Mark Kurlansky

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English
Riverhead Books,U.S.
05 April 2011
Baseball
""A fantastic social history"" from the author of Salt and Cod (USA Today)
In the Dominican Republic town of San Pedro de Macoris, baseball is often seen as the only way to a better life. For those who make it, the million-dollar paychecks from Major League Baseball mean that not only they, but their entire families as well, have been saved from grinding poverty. The successful few set an example that dazzles the neighbors they left behind. But for the majority, this dream is illusory.

In The Eastern Stars, New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky reveals the connection between two countries' love affair with a sport, and the remarkable journey of impoverished San Pedro and its baseball players-including Rico Carty, Albert Pujols, Robinson Can , Sammy Sosa, and Alfonso Soriano-who have sought freedom from poverty through playing ball.

""A fantastic social history"" from the author of Salt and Cod (USA Today)

In the Dominican Republic town of San Pedro de Macoris, baseball is often seen as the only way to a better life. For those who make it, the million-dollar paychecks from Major League Baseball mean that not only they, but their entire families as well, have been saved from grinding poverty. The successful few set an example that dazzles the neighbors they left behind. But for the majority, this dream is illusory.

In The Eastern Stars, New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky reveals the connection between two countries' love affair with a sport, and the remarkable journey of impoverished San Pedro and its baseball players-including Rico Carty, Albert Pujols, Robinson Can , Sammy Sosa, and Alfonso Soriano-who have sought freedom from poverty through playing ball.
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Imprint:   Riverhead Books,U.S.
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 193mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   277g
ISBN:   9781594485053
ISBN 10:   1594485054
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including The Food of a Younger Land, Cod- A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World; Salt- A World History; 1968- The Year That Rocked the World; and The Big Oyster- History on the Half Shell. He lives in New York City.

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