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""Captain of the Crew"" is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young man named Dick, who is a student at a prestigious New England boarding school. Dick is a talented athlete and a natural leader, and he is chosen to be... Read Full Overview

Experience the thrilling world of early 20th-century boarding school baseball in Ralph Henry Barbour's "Captain of the Crew." Follow the journey of a young captain as he navigates the challenges of leading his team to victory. Set against the backdrop of spirited competition... Read Full Overview

Captain Of The Crew is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young man named Dick Mercer who dreams of becoming the captain of his school's rowing team. Despite being a talented rower, he faces many challenges along... Read Full Overview

There was a long warning shriek from the engine, echoed back by the wooded slope of Mount Adam; a momentary reverberating roar as the train crossed the little viaduct; the whistle of air brakes; and then, as the train came to a stop, a babel of boys' voices. Some twenty youths... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Captain of the Crew by Ralph Henry Barbour

Reproduction of the original: Captain of the Crew by Ralph Henry Barbour

Captain of the CrewBy Ralph Henry Barbour

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... Read Full Overview