For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field

Name: For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

By Ralph Henry Barbour

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The story follows students at a New England prep school as they organize and train for track-and-field competition, tracing selection trials, team practices, interpersonal rivalries, pranks, and campus social life. Episodes range from initiation into school traditions and a midnight escapade with consequences to debates over eligibility, friendship tensions, and individual struggles in training. Detailed athletic scenes and dormitory moments mix with humor and ethical choices, culminating in a decisive dual meet that tests skill, loyalty, and school spirit, and highlights perseverance and sportsmanship among the young athletes.

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.