02444cam a22003373u 4500 33425 UtSlPG 20260610133749.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 The Crimson Sweater Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-08-13 E-text prepared by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) "The Crimson Sweater" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Roy Porter, a new student at Ferry Hill School who faces challenges as he navigates the world of boarding school life, including football, friendships, and rivalries. The narrative explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the quest for acceptance in a competitive environment. The opening of the book introduces Roy as he experiences his first day at the school, highlighted by an encounter with an older student, Horace Burlen. This interaction sets the stage for the rivalries and social dynamics at Ferry Hill, with Roy's crimson sweater becoming a symbol of his connection to his older brother at Harvard. As Roy settles into school life, he participates in football practice while grappling with feelings of homesickness and the desire to prove himself. He meets various classmates, including Chub Eaton, who becomes a supportive friend amidst the tumult and uncertainty of his new surroundings. Overall, the beginning of the novel establishes an engaging foundation for Roy's character development and challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Football -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33425 74271 74271