Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeThe Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and GolfBarbour, Ralph Henry (1870 - 1944) New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1899 The bindings a bit shaken with front hinge starting. Text clean, light even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear, corners and spine tips rubbed. 8vo; 8 inches tall; 267 [4 adverts]; frontispiece illustrations, plates, diagrams. Gift inscription.Reprints are available but the First Edition is difficult to locate Very Good / No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by B. West Clinedinst. The author's second published book and the first of his sports books. The novel follows a high school student's coming-of-age journey through football and golf, set in a bustling school environment. It explores adolescence, friendship, and competition as the protagonist balances sports and academics. Readers are drawn into themes of teamwork, rivalry, and personal growth. Barbour highlights camaraderie, leadership, perseverance, and the dynamics of coaching and mentorship, offering insights into sportsmanship and character development.Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist who wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys, creating highly readable and idealistic stories that taught about the importance of sports, teamwork, and school spirit. Over his career, Barbour produced more than 100 novels as well as a several short stories. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Barbour, Ralph Henry (1870 - 1944
Illustrator: Illustrated by B. West Clinedinst
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company
Year Printed: 1899
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Language: English
