Around the End

Name: Around the End
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

By Ralph Henry Barbour

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The narrative follows a school football team and its young players as they prepare for and contest a season marked by scrimmages, practices, and decisive matches. Central figures include earnest athletes whose abilities, rivalries, and friendships shape team dynamics; trials encompass injuries, strategic gambits, a spying incident, a fog-bound rescue, wagers, and tense finishes that test loyalty and leadership. Scenes alternate between locker-room planning, on-field play, and personal moments that reveal character growth, culminating in a close, suspenseful game that underscores teamwork, perseverance, and the spirit of the school.

About the Author

Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author known for his engaging stories aimed primarily at young readers. His works often revolve around themes of sports, adventure, and camaraderie, reflecting the values of friendship and perseverance. Barbour's notable titles include "Behind the Line: A Story of College Life and Football" and "A Maid in Arcady," which showcase his ability to blend excitement with moral lessons. With a prolific output of over seventy works, he contributed significantly to early 20th-century children's literature, particularly in the genre of sports fiction.