02417cam a22003253u 4500 66030 UtSlPG 20260610134526.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gould, Nat, 1857-1919 A Lad of Mettle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-08-10 E-text prepared by Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Villanova University Digital Library (https://digital.library.villanova.edu/) "A Lad of Mettle" by Nat Gould is a novel written in the late 19th century that focuses on themes of courage, sportsmanship, and personal integrity. The story follows Edgar Foster, a young schoolboy at Redbank School, where sports like cricket play a central role in the boys' lives. As Edgar stands out not only for his athletic abilities but also for his moral courage, he faces the challenges posed by bullies, navigates the school hierarchy, and prepares to make a name for himself. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Redbank School and its dynamic, where athletic prowess is celebrated and bullies like Raymond Rakes create tension. Edgar, small yet determined, faces Rakes head-on when the bully attempts to intimidate him at the cricket nets. This confrontation marks a significant turning point for Edgar as he gains the respect of his peers through his bravery. Following this initial conflict, the narrative unfolds with Edgar becoming captain of the cricket team, leading the boys through triumphs and challenges while demonstrating the qualities of a true leader both in sports and in life. The opening chapters set the stage for Edgar's journey of self-discovery and the adventures that await him in Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Fiction Cricket -- Fiction Adventure stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66030 106852 106852