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Young, Robert

A Personal Tour of Camden Yards

64 pp. | Lerner | May, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-8225-3578-5 $$23.93

(3) 4-6 How It Was series. Contrary to the series title, the past is not the focus of this behind-the-scenes look at Oriole Park. After a brief introductory chapter that does discuss a bit of history, six chapters each feature the fictional thoughts of a different individual associated with the ballpark today, including a groundskeeper, a sports agent, a young fan, and a tour director. Well-chosen color and tinted black-and-white historical photos complement the text. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman