Ralph Henry Barbour

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Beschreibung

Ralph Henry Barbour (November 13, 1870 - February 19, 1944) was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure. His works include: Captain of the Crew (1901), Weatherby's Inning (1903), The Crimson Sweater (1905), Harry's Island (1908), The Lilac Girl (1909), Kingsford Quarter (1910), Team-Mates (1911), The Harbor of Love (1912), Left End Edwards (1914), The Purple Pennant (1916), The Junior Trophy (1918) and Hero of the Camp (1932).

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: Blurb, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9798211466265
• Artikelnr.: 67599368