Change Signals; A Story Of The New Football - Softcover

Henry Barbour, Ralph

9789354849381: Change Signals; A Story Of The New Football

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ISBN 10: 9354849385 ISBN 13: 9789354849381

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2021

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A stirring signal from the past, and a triumph for today's readers. Change Signals marks the moment when a small town's field becomes a proving ground for character, courage and camaraderie. This isn't merely a sports story; it is juvenile sports fiction that balances the grit of youth football with timeless questions of teamwork, leadership, and ethics in sport. Set against the texture of early twentieth century america, its unfolding drama captures the pressure of athletic competition while embracing the virtues of perseverance, fair play, and mutual respect. The narrative offers approachable, classroom-ready threads for discussion, making it a valuable resource for young readers and educators alike. Alpha Editions is proud to restore this chapter of barbour football novels for today's audience. Out of print for decades and now republished, it is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure that preserves a crucial slice of early twentieth century fiction. The book speaks to both casual readers and classic-literature collectors, offering a window into small town america and the formative days of high school football stories. A compelling blend of heart, atmosphere and social insight, Change Signals invites inquiry, conversation and enduring appreciation for youth, sport and character.

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Ralph Henry Barbour, born on November 13, 1870, and passing away on February 19, 1944, turned into an esteemed American novelist recognized for his important frame of work in sports activities fiction centered closer to young male readers. He extensively co-authored beneath the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell with L. H. Bickford, generating works like "Phyllis in Bohemia." Although renowned for his sports-themed novels, he delved into a spectrum of writing, crafting mild romances and adventurous stories. Over the course of his career, Barbour authored in excess of one hundred novels, alongside severa brief stories. Notably in 1904, book writer D. Appleton & Co. Launched several sports-themed books edited by way of Ralph Henry Barbour. These books, arranged through a unique agreement with American Sports Publishing, included data drawn from previous Spalding Athletic Library guides. Barbour's legacy stays intertwined with his prolific contributions to younger grownup literature, especially in the realm of sports fiction, where his storytelling prowess engaged and captivated readers. His diverse repertoire encompassed themes past sports activities, showcasing his versatility as an author in genres along with romance and adventure, leaving an enduring impact on the sector of literature.

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