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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aBarbour, Ralph Henry,
_d1870-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFootball -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSchool sports -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aStudents -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGolf -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aClinedinst, B. West
_q(Benjamin West),
_d1860-1931
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11041
999 _c52488
_d52488