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Ballpark: Baseball in the American CityAn exhilarating, splendidly illustrated, entirely new look at the history of baseball: told through the stories of the vibrant and ever changing ballparks where the game was and is staged, by the Pulitzer Prize winning architectural critic. From the earliest corrals of the mid 1800s (Union Grounds in Brooklyn was a "saloon in the open air"), to the much mourned parks of the early 1900s (Detroit's Tiger Stadium, Cincinnati's Palace of the Fans), to the
An exhilarating, splendidly illustrated, entirely new look at the history of baseball: told through the stories of the vibrant and ever-changing ballparks where the game was and is staged, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning architectural critic. From the earliest corrals of the mid-1800s (Union Grounds in Brooklyn was a "saloon in the open air"), to the much mourned parks of the early 1900s (Detroit's Tiger Stadium, Cincinnati's Palace of the Fans), to the stadiums we fill today, Paul Goldberger makes clear the inextricable bond between the American city and America's favorite pastime. In the changing locations and architecture of our ballparks, Goldberger reveals the manifestations of a changing society: the earliest ballparks evoked the Victorian age in their accommodations--bleachers for the riffraff, grandstands for the middle-class; the "concrete donuts" of the 1950s and '60s made plain television's grip on the public's attention; and more recent ballparks, like Baltimore's Camden Yards, signal a new way forward for stadium design and for baseball's role in urban development. Throughout, Goldberger shows us the way in which baseball's history is concurrent with our cultural history: the rise of urban parks and public transportation; the development of new building materials and engineering and design skills. And how the site details and the requirements of the game--the diamond, the outfields, the walls, the grandstands--shaped our most beloved ballparks. A fascinating, exuberant ode to the Edens at the heart of our cities--where dreams are as limitless as the outfields.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Published: 05/14/2019
ISBN: 9780307701541
Pages: 384
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.30w x 1.50d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2019 pg. 59
Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 102
Booklist 05/15/2019 pg. 9
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★★★★★ 5
*Perfect* small camper hose for water filling
Size: 50-Foot, Style: Expandable Fabric
Well designed and very functional! Even if you have a small camper like a teardrop, I encourage you to get a longer length hose (minimally 50 ft).
It really is drinking water quality hosing. I hate the weird plastic-y taste that you get from a standard yard hose. When I fill up the tank on my camper, I want water that tastes good, not like plastic--and this hose delivers. ZERO plastic flavoring! For pulling water from my house spigot, we can directly fill our water tank with zero issues. When we fill from well water or other sources on the road, we also add a water filter to the mix.
I love that this comes with a mesh fabric holding bag to keep the hose stored safely and cleanly, while still allowing it to dry completely. The bag is large enough to actually accommodate the hose easily (although warning, it can be challenging to roll up this much hose without having the center fall out... pay attention when doing it, or better, do it on a flat surface before transferring it to the bag).
I originally bought a 25 foot hose. That was a mistake. The 50 foot does not take up much more space in storage, but it is so much easier to work with when running from a spigot to your rig. I now have both a 25 ft and the 50 ft--and we bring both with us when on the road. There have been several times when we have needed all of the length of those two hoses connected. Sometimes you need to fill up at a gas station or rest area where it can be hard to either get your rig close enough, or when there are other vehicles blocking access. Having the extra length gives you options.
The hose does not kink in use. At least, we have never had a problem with that happening. Mind you, we only roll it out straight to our camper, so it's not like I'm dragging it around the yard to water plants. Additionally, this is a remarkably lightweight hose, making it easy to move around.
While not the cheapest, this is compact, easy to store, and it does its job perfectly, making it a very good value for the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Best RV water hose I've owned - flexible and durable
Size: 25-Foot, Style: Expandable Fabric
This Camco EvoFlex2 25-ft drinking water hose is outstanding and a huge upgrade from standard RV hoses. The flexibility is incredible—it stays supple even in cold weather and coils up easily without kinking or fighting you. No more wrestling with stiff hoses during setup and takedown.
The drinking water safe certification gives me peace of mind that I'm not contaminating my fresh water system. No plastic taste or smell in the water like you get with cheaper hoses. The 25-foot length is perfect for most campsite hookups without excess hose laying around.
The fittings are quality brass that don't leak and thread smoothly onto connections. They feel substantial and durable—no cheap plastic components that'll crack or strip. The hose itself is tough and resists abrasion from being dragged across gravel and pavement.
After multiple camping trips, it still looks and performs like new. Easy to clean and maintain between uses. The flexibility means it stores compactly without taking up much space in the RV storage compartment.
If you're tired of dealing with stiff, kinky RV water hoses, upgrade to this EvoFlex2. It's worth every penny for the convenience and quality.
Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Quick and easy to use and store
Size: 50-Foot, Style: Expandable Fabric
Great water hose. Easy and small to carry in motorhome bay. Don’t have the issue with trying to coil the hose up.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Light and easy to use
Size: 25-Foot, Style: Expandable Fabric
Very good product, like it, very light, easy to put back together, take a little space
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Recommend purchase
Size: 25-Foot, Style: Expandable Fabric
This hose easily kinks, which restricts the flow. But it is easy to manage the kinks, you just need to be aware of them.
It is easy to handle and store.
Great quality.
I will buy this hose again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026
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