The Half-Back - Barbour, Ralph Henry; Clinedinst, B West (Benjamin West)
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"The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a classic work of juvenile fiction, exploring themes of teamwork and sportsmanship. Set within the context of school life, this story delves into the worlds of both football and golf. Readers will discover a narrative centered around athletics and the challenges of balancing academics and extracurricular activities. This meticulously prepared edition of "The Half-Back," originally illustrated by B. West Clinedinst, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of school sports. Experience the enduring appeal of this timeless…mehr

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"The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a classic work of juvenile fiction, exploring themes of teamwork and sportsmanship. Set within the context of school life, this story delves into the worlds of both football and golf. Readers will discover a narrative centered around athletics and the challenges of balancing academics and extracurricular activities. This meticulously prepared edition of "The Half-Back," originally illustrated by B. West Clinedinst, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of school sports. Experience the enduring appeal of this timeless tale as it captures the spirit of competition and camaraderie on the field and on the green. A captivating read for anyone interested in the rich history of sports in literature. 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.