Casey at the Bat A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888 by Ernest L. Thayer
Perhaps the most famous poem about America's pastime, "Casey at the Bat" shows how even the greatest players have a bad day from time to time. This particular incarnation of this poem has beautiful illustrations by C.F. Payne. The pictures are painted in such a way that they appear realistic, almost like photographs. The illustrations help the reader to better understand the actions occurring in the poem. The imposing figure of Casey, hero of the Mudville Nine, is particularly spot on.
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