Routledge Cooperstown to Dyersville: Baseball Geography & Nostalgia

Discover how ordinary places transform into legendary cultural destinations in this fascinating exploration of baseball's sacred sites. Written by an author who combines the passion of a devoted fan with the analytical perspective of a cultural anthropologist, this book unravels the mysteries behind two iconic American locations: Cooperstown, New York, home to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Dyersville, Iowa, site of the legendary baseball field immortalised by the film Field of Dreams. Explore the magical process by which geographical spaces become cherished destinations that people travel to, celebrate, and mythologise. This scholarly yet engaging work examines what transforms an unremarkable field or vacant lot into a place of worship and cultural significance, revealing the stardust that falls upon the ground and captures the public imagination. Perfect for baseball enthusiasts, cultural studies scholars, and anyone fascinated by how places gain meaning and become pilgrimage sites.