02500cam a22003373u 4500 55982 UtSlPG 20260610134305.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 Forward Pass: A Story of the "New Football" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Yardley Hall #1. Release date is 2017-11-17 Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Forward Pass: A Story of the 'New Football'" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely in the early 1900s. The story revolves around the main character, Dan Vinton, who embarks on an exciting journey from his hometown in Ohio to Yardley Hall School in Connecticut, motivated by dreams of a rich boarding school experience and a passion for football. As Dan settles into his new environment, the narrative explores themes of education, youth friendship, and the challenges of fitting in at a prestigious institution. The opening of the story begins with Dan's emotional departure from his family while boarding a train to Yardley Hall. Reflecting on his aspirations for a spirited education away from his close-knit hometown, Dan is filled with both excitement and trepidation about the adventures that await him. Once at the school, he navigates the complexities of establishing new friendships, particularly that with his roommate Tubby Jones, who has a contrary personality. The narrative sets the stage for Dan's growth and challenges as he prepares for football tryouts and adjusts to the different social dynamics in a new setting, all while reminiscing about home and striving to prove himself in this new chapter of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Football -- Juvenile fiction Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction Yardley Hall #1. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55982 96813 96813