DescriptionBaseball in the Garden of Eden: The Secret History of the Early Game. By John Thorn. NY et al: Simon & Schuster, [2011]. First edition. (It was also published simultaneously as an ebook.) 8vo hardcover, dustjacket. pp. 365, illustrations; notes; index. An important work by a major sports historian on baseball and its origins. Discusses Hoboken and Elysian Fields including some of the early games played there; three of the illustrations are related to Hoboken. St. George's Cricket Club. Hoboken is not an index entry, but Elysian Fields is found there with multiple entries. 8vo hardcover