The Fairport Nine (1880)

By Noah Brooks

Book Overview

The Fairport Nine is a novel written by Noah Brooks and published in 1880. The story is set in the small town of Fairport and revolves around the lives of nine young men who are part of a baseball team. The novel follows the team as they prepare for and play in various games, including a championship match against a rival team. Along the way, the players face personal and professional challenges, including romantic entanglements, financial struggles, and conflicts with their families. The Fairport Nine explores themes of friendship, loyalty, perseverance, and the pursuit of success. The novel provides a glimpse into the world of baseball in the late 19th century and offers insights into the social and cultural norms of the time. Overall, The Fairport Nine is a classic sports novel that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.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: 1120878365
• ISBN13: 9781120878366
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"