Ralph Henry Barbour

Broschiertes Buch

Fourth Down!

Beschreibung

Fourth down! is a young adult sports novel that captures the lives of students at a boarding school as they navigate friendship, competition, and the pressures of school and athletics. The story opens with students returning after summer vacation, filled with mixed emotions about leaving behind the freedom of summer for the rigid routines of academic life. A tense moment during the train ride, when a boxcar unexpectedly blocks the tracks, signals the unexpected challenges ahead. Once back on campus, the school s vibrant social and athletic landscape unfolds, focusing on the pressures of maintaining friendships, supporting struggling classmates, and preparing for the football season. The narrative explores the balancing act between academics, sports, and personal growth, portraying the tension between ambition and loyalty. As the students face tests of character on and off the field, the novel underscores the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and moral integrity. Through moments of humor and tension, the story delves into the coming-of-age struggles that shape identity and resilience during formative school years.

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: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 211g
• ISBN-13: 9789371462273
• ISBN-10: 9371462272
• Artikelnr.: 74929813