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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.)
Author: Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator: Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West), 1860-1931
EBook No.: 11041
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Football -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: School sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Golf -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator: Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West), 1860-1931
EBook No.: 11041
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Football -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: School sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Golf -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.