For Yardley: A Story Of Track And Field, (Paperback)
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| Management number | 230663547 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$11.02 | Model Number | 230663547 | ||
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A new boy arrives at Yardley Hall, and the track and field season will never be the same. In the charged atmosphere of a classic American prep school at the turn of the century, For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field captures the thrill of athletic competition and the bonds forged through teamwork and sportsmanship. Ralph Henry Barbour, master of vintage youth athletics fiction, crafts an unabridged sports novel that pulses with the energy of boys striving for excellence-on the cinder track and beyond. This is more than a classic boys school story; it is a public domain adventure fiction that immerses readers in the rigours of athletic training and coaching, the highs and lows of competition, and the camaraderie that defines true team spirit. Barbour's keen eye for the details of middle grade sports fiction brings to life the world of early twentieth-century youth athletics, where discipline and character shape young men for life. For Yardley is an ideal selection for teen summer reading, offering both excitement and insight into a bygone era. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to tales of courage and friendship, or a collector seeking a distinguished addition to the Ralph Henry Barbour collection, this enduring story stands as a cultural treasure-an authentic window into the golden age of American schoolboy sport.
- For Yardley: A Story Of Track And Field, (Paperback)
- Author: Alpha Edition
- ISBN: 9789354364839
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 2021-01-11
- Page Count: 312
| Book format | Paperback |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Children's Books |
| Publication date | January, 2021 |
| Pages | 312 |
| Subgenre | General |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Alpha Edition |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.00 x 0.70 x 9.00 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1.01 lb |
| Sport | Track And Field |
| Bisac subject heading | Juvenile Fiction |
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