The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf by Ralph Henry Barbour

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Author Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West), 1860-1931
Title The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf
Note Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the experiences of a young country boy named Joel March as he navigates life at Hillton Academy, delving into themes of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and personal growth, particularly through the lens of football and golf. The opening of the story introduces Joel March, a new student at Hillton Academy, who faces initial ridicule for his rural appearance, notably a straw hat and baggy trousers. As he attends football practice, he catches the attention of Outfield West, another student who aspires to teach him golf in his spare time. The narrative quickly sets the tone of camaraderie amidst competition, highlighting Joel's determination as he proves his kicking abilities, despite others' doubts. There’s an undercurrent of typical school challenges as Joel also has to deal with a roommate who is dismissive of his studious nature and the social dynamics that come with being the "new kid." The story thus promises a blend of sports rivalry and character development as Joel takes his place among the academy's students. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Football -- Juvenile fiction
Subject School sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Golf -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11041
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 11, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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