Of tribes and tribulations: the early decades of the Cleveland Indians

"This meticulously researched history covers the Cleveland Indians' first six decades, from its minor league origins at the end of the 19th century to the dismantling of its 1954 World Series club. It is a story of unforgettable players, frustrated hopes, and two glorious victories that fed a city's unwavering devotion to its team"--;Cover -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- 1. Nineteenth Century Baseball in Cleveland -- 2. The Clevelanders and the American League -- 3. A "Dunn" Deal, Then Tragedy and Triumph -- 4. The Roaring Twenties and New Ownership -- 5. Filling Up the Tribe Managers' Graveyard -- 6. The Tumultuous Tenure of Oscar Vitt -- 7. Tempest in a Teepee -- 8. Boy Manager, Bradley and the Burrhead -- 9. The Cleveland Franchise Takes on a New Look -- 10. Team Integration and the Glory Years -- 11. The Indians' Greatest Season Since 1920 -- 12. A Second World Championship and the End of the Veeck Era -- 13. An Indians Summer, Then Forty Years of Winter -- Epilogue -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.