Ralph Henry Barbour

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Quarter-Back Bates

Beschreibung

Quarter-back Bates explores the experience of a young athlete entering a competitive world shaped by ambition, change, and the desire to belong. Through the early journey of a well-liked high school football player leaving behind the comfort of a familiar town, the narrative captures the complex intersection of aspiration and adjustment. At a bustling train station, the departure marks more than a geographic shift it signals the internal transformation of a boy stepping into a wider social arena. Though outwardly modest, he is quietly conscious of the admiration surrounding him. As he arrives at Parkinson School, he confronts a new environment filled with unfamiliar customs, peers, and expectations. The novel underscores the dissonance between the security of prior success and the uncertainty of starting over, while also examining how confidence, humility, and social intuition shape personal growth. Early introductions to other students reveal contrasting personalities and the intricacies of school life, hinting at the evolving alliances and rivalries ahead. The work lays a foundation not for a simple sports tale, but for an account of resilience, self-discovery, and the pressures of forging identity in a more demanding setting.

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. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 211g
• ISBN-13: 9789371819886
• ISBN-10: 937181988X
• Artikelnr.: 75909454