Right End Emerson (Edition1) - Softcover

Barbour, Ralph Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371466308 ISBN 13: 9789371466301

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Right End Emerson presents a story of youthful ambition, determination, and the balancing act between academic life and entrepreneurial dreams. A student at Alton Academy navigates the pressures of school while teaming up with a roommate to open a sporting goods shop named The Sign of the Football. The novel portrays the journey as they juggle business responsibilities, athletic commitments, and social relationships, painting a vivid picture of school life and the energy surrounding football culture. Early scenes introduce a hardworking nature, shown through a stint as a hotel waiter and efforts to set up the store despite limited funds. The narrative highlights the competitive spirit at the academy, where success is sought both on the football field and in entrepreneurial ventures. As the year progresses, obstacles arise that test resilience and creativity, shaping character and strengthening friendships. This novel ultimately captures the excitement, struggle, and triumph of youthful ambition, with valuable lessons about responsibility, teamwork, and self-belief developing across the school year.

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About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9371466308
• ISBN 13: 9789371466301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154