The Secret Play (1915) is a novel written by American author, Ralph Henry Barbour. The book tells the story of a young man, Jack Follinsbee, who is forced to leave his wealthy family and start a new life in a small town. In order to make ends meet, Jack takes a job as a coach for a local football team. However, things take an unexpected turn when he discovers a secret playbook that the team has been using to cheat in their games. Jack must decide whether to expose the team's cheating or keep the secret to himself and risk his own reputation. Along the way, he falls in love with a local girl, adding an extra layer of complexity to his decision. The Secret Play is a classic sports novel that explores themes of honesty, loyalty, and the importance of doing the right thing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 19 mm
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978-1-120-92626-5 (9781120926265)
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Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author best known for writing sports fiction targeted at young male readers. Born on November 13, 1870, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of George W. Barbour and Frances A. Barbour. He developed a strong interest in storytelling early on and later became particularly known for capturing the ideals of youth, teamwork, and sportsmanship in his writing. Much of his work centered on school and college life, especially through stories that revolved around athletics such as football, baseball, and track. In addition to his solo efforts, Barbour collaborated with L. H. Bickford under the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell, producing works that included light romantic adventures like Phyllis in Bohemia. While he focused largely on sports fiction, he also ventured into writing lighthearted romances and general adventure stories. His style often celebrated the virtues of character, friendship, and perseverance, traits that resonated deeply with his young audience. Barbour's writing left a lasting impression on early 20th-century juvenile literature. He passed away on February 19, 1944, at the age of 73, leaving behind a body of work that continued to influence the genre of youth-oriented sports fiction.
