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When Doctor John Hyde Hillman started a modest school for boys, on the bank of the Hudson River, at Orstead, the town barely crept to the one brick building that contained dormitory and recitationrooms. But that was nearly twenty years ago, and to-day the place is no longer isolated,... Read Full Overview

When Doctor John Hyde Hillman started a modest school for boys, on the bank of the Hudson River, at Orstead, the town barely crept to the one brick building that contained dormitory and recitationrooms. But that was nearly twenty years ago, and to-day the place is no longer isolated,... Read Full Overview

"Jail," said the boy in the gray flannels. "School," pronounced the boy in the blue serge. "Bet you " "No, sir, you owe me ten cents now. You didn't pay up the last time." "It's wrong to bet for money, Ned." The other set down the suitcase he was carrying and scoffed. "Yes, when... Read Full Overview

"When the Turner twins enter Hillman's School in the autumn, neither knows much of football or baseball, but they consider it their duty to aid the school, so Ned joins the football candidates, and Laurie goes in for baseball."

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

"The Turner Twins" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a story about the adventures of identical twins, Tom and Ted Turner. While they may look alike, their personalities couldn't be more different. Tom Turner is the responsible, diligent twin, while Ted is carefree and mischievous. This... Read Full Overview

"The Turner Twins" by Ralph Henry Barbour is an engaging novel that follows the adventures of two identical brothers, Jack and Jim Turner. This captivating story is filled with the charm of classic young adult literature, highlighting the themes of brotherhood, sportsmanship,... Read Full Overview

The Turner Twins, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

"The Turner Twins" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a classic work of juvenile fiction, centered around the experiences of brothers at boarding school. This engaging story explores themes of friendship and the role of sports in the lives of young men. Set against the backdrop of... Read Full Overview

"The Turner Twins" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a classic work of juvenile fiction, centered around the experiences of brothers at boarding school. This engaging story explores themes of friendship and the role of sports in the lives of young men. Set against the backdrop of... Read Full Overview

The Turner Twins is a novel about two brothers adjusting to life at a new boarding school after leaving California. The story follows their experiences as they face the challenges of fitting in, making friends, and excelling in sports, particularly football. The brothers, though... Read Full Overview