Ralph Henry Barbour

Broschiertes Buch

Left End Edwards (1914)

Beschreibung

Left End Edwards is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1914. The story revolves around the football team of a small college called Randall, and its star player, Left End Edwards. The book follows the team's journey through a season of football games, as they face challenges both on and off the field. Left End Edwards is a talented athlete who is known for his speed and agility on the football field. He is also a popular student and a natural leader, respected by his teammates and admired by his peers. However, Edwards is not immune to the pressures of college life, and he struggles to balance his academic responsibilities with his commitment to the football team. As the season progresses, the Randall team faces tough opponents and unexpected setbacks. Edwards must navigate conflicts with his coach, his teammates, and his own personal demons, all while trying to lead his team to victory. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Left End Edwards is a classic sports novel that captures the spirit of college football in the early 20th century. It is a story of ambition, friendship, and the pursuit of excellence, told with humor, heart, and a deep understanding of the game.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author best known for writing sports fiction targeted at young male readers. Born on November 13, 1870, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of George W. Barbour and Frances A. Barbour. He developed a strong interest in storytelling early on and later became particularly known for capturing the ideals of youth, teamwork, and sportsmanship in his writing. Much of his work centered on school and college life, especially through stories that revolved around athletics such as football, baseball, and track. In addition to his solo efforts, Barbour collaborated with L. H. Bickford under the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell, producing works that included light romantic adventures like Phyllis in Bohemia. While he focused largely on sports fiction, he also ventured into writing lighthearted romances and general adventure stories. His style often celebrated the virtues of character, friendship, and perseverance, traits that resonated deeply with his young audience. Barbour's writing left a lasting impression on early 20th-century juvenile literature. He passed away on February 19, 1944, at the age of 73, leaving behind a body of work that continued to influence the genre of youth-oriented sports fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 396
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 572g
• ISBN-13: 9781437135381
• ISBN-10: 1437135382
• Artikelnr.: 25513983