The Half-Back: A Story Of School, Football, And Golf (1900)

By Ralph Henry Barbour

Book Overview

The Half-Back: A Story Of School, Football, And Golf (1900) is a novel by Ralph Henry Barbour that tells the story of a young boy named Tom, who is a talented athlete and scholar at his school. Tom is a half-back on the school's football team and also enjoys playing golf. The book follows Tom as he navigates the ups and downs of high school life, including his struggles with his studies, his relationships with his peers, and his passion for sports. Along the way, Tom learns important lessons about dedication, hard work, and perseverance, and he ultimately discovers what it means to be a true champion both on and off the field. The Half-Back is a classic coming-of-age story that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life.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: 1167215788
• ISBN13: 9781167215780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"