The Iowa Baseball Confederacy

Gideon Clark embarks on a quest to validate a legendary baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Iowa Baseball Confederacy in 1908. As he delves into this seemingly simple exhibition match, it transforms into an epic contest lasting over two thousand innings. The narrative explores themes of memory, belief, and the nature of truth, set against the backdrop of America's pastime. Kinsella's sweet prose and imaginative storytelling enrich this unique tale of sports and myth.