Ralph Henry Barbour

The Brother of a Hero (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Brother of a Hero is a young adult novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and first published in 1915. The story follows Jack Nelson, the younger brother of Tom Nelson, a football star who is beloved by his small town. Jack is eager to follow in his brother's footsteps, but he lacks the natural athletic ability that his brother possesses. Despite this, Jack is determined to prove himself and win the admiration of his peers. He begins to train tirelessly, seeking the help of a former football player to improve his skills. As Jack becomes more dedicated to football, he begins to neglect his studies and relationships with his friends. Meanwhile, Tom is offered a scholarship to play football at a prestigious university, but he turns it down to stay in town and work in his father's store. When Jack is given the opportunity to play on the high school football team, he feels immense pressure to perform and worries about living up to his brother's legacy. Throughout the novel, Jack learns valuable lessons about perseverance, hard work, and the importance of maintaining a balance between one's passions and responsibilities. Ultimately, Jack proves himself to be a worthy athlete and gains the respect and admiration of his community, including his brother.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783988262356
• Artikelnr.: 67782491

Autorenporträt

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.