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barrysloateProbably the best would be Spalding's "America's National Game." Anson wrote a book called "A Ball Player's Career" which is informative but self serving. John Ward wrote a how to play baseball book simply called "Baseball." It's somewhat scarce but not a great read.
Both Comiskey and Mike Kelly "wrote" books but they are likewise not too exciting. I would say Spalding is the best.