Frank Armstrong, Drop Kicker (1912)

By Matthew M. Colton

Book Overview

Frank Armstrong, Drop Kicker is a novel written by Matthew M. Colton and published in 1912. The story follows the life of Frank Armstrong, a young man with a natural talent for football. Despite his small stature, Frank becomes a star player for his college team, known for his ability to kick field goals from great distances.As Frank's football career takes off, he faces a number of challenges, both on and off the field. He must navigate the politics of college sports, deal with jealous teammates, and overcome personal tragedies. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who supports him through his ups and downs.Despite the obstacles he faces, Frank remains determined to succeed as a football player. He trains hard, develops new techniques, and eventually becomes a professional player. But even as he achieves his dreams, he must continue to face the challenges that come with fame and success.Frank Armstrong, Drop Kicker is a classic sports novel that explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and love. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120283590
• ISBN13: 9781120283597
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"