The Barbour, Ralph Henry 1870-1944 creator Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West) 1860-1931 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the experiences of a young country boy named Joel March as he navigates life at Hillton Academy, delving into themes of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and personal growth, particularly through the lens of football and golf. The opening of the story introduces Joel March, a new student at Hillton Academy, who faces initial ridicule for his rural appearance, notably a straw hat and baggy trousers. As he attends football practice, he catches the attention of Outfield West, another student who aspires to teach him golf in his spare time. The narrative quickly sets the tone of camaraderie amidst competition, highlighting Joel's determination as he proves his kicking abilities, despite others' doubts. There’s an undercurrent of typical school challenges as Joel also has to deal with a roommate who is dismissive of his studious nature and the social dynamics that come with being the "new kid." The story thus promises a blend of sports rivalry and character development as Joel takes his place among the academy's students. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-02-01 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Football -- Juvenile fiction School sports -- Juvenile fiction Students -- Juvenile fiction Golf -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11041 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11041 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133250.0 11041