Ward, Geoffrey C

Text and accompanying photographs present a history of the Negro Leagues which flourished as a result of discrimination against black baseball players in the early 20th century.

Photographs and text present a history of baseball including the Black Sox, the Babe, breaking the barrier, and present day free agents and million dollar men.

Traces the history of jazz music from its origins in New Orleans through the twentieth century, and looks at the lives and contributions of some of the genre's greatest composers and performers.

Illustrations and text help profile the life and work of Mark Twain, examining his novels, stories, travelogues, lectures, diaries, and letters.

Tells the behind-the-scenes story of the friendship between Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, comrades in the fight to win the vote for women.