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"For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field" by Ralph Henry Barbour captures the spirit of school sports and the bonds of friendship forged on the track. This classic juvenile fiction explores the world of track and field athletics, celebrating the values of teamwork and dedication. Follow young athletes as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of competitive sports. Set against the backdrop of school life, this story delves into the importance of camaraderie and mutual support amongst teammates. Readers of all ages will appreciate the timeless themes of perseverance, sportsmanship, and the…mehr

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"For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field" by Ralph Henry Barbour captures the spirit of school sports and the bonds of friendship forged on the track. This classic juvenile fiction explores the world of track and field athletics, celebrating the values of teamwork and dedication. Follow young athletes as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of competitive sports. Set against the backdrop of school life, this story delves into the importance of camaraderie and mutual support amongst teammates. Readers of all ages will appreciate the timeless themes of perseverance, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence. Meticulously prepared for print republication, this edition preserves the original charm and enduring appeal of Barbour's beloved tale, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of juvenile sports fiction. Perfect for anyone interested in stories about track and field, friendship, and the enduring power of teamwork. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Ralph Henry Barbour, born on November 13, 1870, and passing away on February 19, 1944, turned into an esteemed American novelist recognized for his important frame of work in sports activities fiction centered closer to young male readers. He extensively co-authored beneath the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell with L. H. Bickford, generating works like "Phyllis in Bohemia." Although renowned for his sports-themed novels, he delved into a spectrum of writing, crafting mild romances and adventurous stories. Over the course of his career, Barbour authored in excess of one hundred novels, alongside severa brief stories. Notably in 1904, book writer D. Appleton & Co. Launched several sports-themed books edited by way of Ralph Henry Barbour. These books, arranged through a unique agreement with American Sports Publishing, included data drawn from previous Spalding Athletic Library guides. Barbour's legacy stays intertwined with his prolific contributions to younger grownup literature, especially in the realm of sports fiction, where his storytelling prowess engaged and captivated readers. His diverse repertoire encompassed themes past sports activities, showcasing his versatility as an author in genres along with romance and adventure, leaving an enduring impact on the sector of literature.