Barbour, Ralph Henry 1870-1944 creator Caswell, Edward C. 1879-1963 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Left Guard Gilbert" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a boys' sports novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young man named Don Gilbert who aspires to make his mark on the football field at Brimfield Academy, as he navigates the challenges of team dynamics and personal setbacks. The narrative promises to delve into themes of perseverance, friendship, and the trials of youth, appealing to readers who enjoy tales of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The opening of the novel introduces us to the atmosphere of football practice at Brimfield Academy, where Coach Robey is working with a variety of students in preparation for the upcoming season. We learn that Don Gilbert has recently arrived late due to a train wreck, which has left him sidelined from playing due to an injured hand. As he reunites with his friend Tim Otis, who shares details about the team and the fierce competition for spots, the reader is drawn into the camaraderie and rivalry within the team, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming games. The story sets up not only Don’s journey to prove himself on the field but also the interactions between the diverse cast of characters shaping his experience at the academy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-07-29 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Football -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26149 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26149 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133611.0 26149