Base-ball : $b How to become a player, with the origin, history and explanation of the game

"Base-Ball: How to Become a Player" by John Montgomery Ward is a book from the late 1800s that explains baseball's history, rules, and how to play. The author, a baseball player himself, wants to share what he knows about the game because he believes it's more than just a sport. He talks about how baseball started, explaining that nobody really knows for sure where it came from, but that its roots make this game a special part of American life. The book isn't just about the past; it also gives tips on how to train and play each position, showing readers how to understand and respect this truly American sport.