Forward Pass: A Story of the "New Football" by Ralph Henry Barbour
"Forward Pass: A Story of the 'New Football'" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely in the early 1900s. The story revolves around the main character, Dan Vinton, who embarks on an exciting journey from his hometown in Ohio to Yardley Hall School in Connecticut, motivated by dreams of a rich boarding school experience and a passion for football. As Dan settles into his newenvironment, the narrative explores themes of education, youth friendship, and the challenges of fitting in at a prestigious institution. The opening of the story begins with Dan's emotional departure from his family while boarding a train to Yardley Hall. Reflecting on his aspirations for a spirited education away from his close-knit hometown, Dan is filled with both excitement and trepidation about the adventures that await him. Once at the school, he navigates the complexities of establishing new friendships, particularly that with his roommate Tubby Jones, who has a contrary personality. The narrative sets the stage for Dan's growth and challenges as he prepares for football tryouts and adjusts to the different social dynamics in a new setting, all while reminiscing about home and striving to prove himself in this new chapter of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
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| Title | Forward Pass: A Story of the "New Football" |
| Series Title | Yardley Hall #1. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Football -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55982 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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