The Play That Won: Coming-of-Age Sports Fiction Novel

A Classic Sports Drama Fiction by Ralph Henry Barbour The Play That Won by American author Ralph Henry Barbour is a book of literary fiction first published in 1919 in the United States. The series captures the spirit of youth and the enduring bonds of friendship among the characters both on and off the football field. Book Excerpt “Just try your best to forget the atmosphere,” said I. “Play your own game, Talmadge. Make up your mind that, no matter whether the rest of the team want to win or get licked, you yourself are dead set on winning. Will you do it?” “Sure! Much obliged. It’s good of you to— to bother.” He insisted on shaking hands. “If he lets me in Saturday I’ll do the best I can. Maybe it won’t be much, though. After all, I don’t know an awful lot about football. Just the rudiments. But I’ll see if I can’t— ” he hesitated, smiled and went on— “can’t create my own atmosphere.” Synopsis In "The Play That Won" by Ralph Henry Barbour which focuses on football and the lives of young athletes. The book is a collection of nine short stories story about a group of young men who learn the importance of teamwork, friendship, perseverance, and sportsmanship. This classic coming-of-age fiction is also a story about the power of dreams and the importance of never giving up. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story as the characters navigate the challenges of both sports and life. A stunning reprint At Ahzar Publishing we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the epic sports drama fiction books, of all time, with theme of youth and friendship, coming-of-age books that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic literature aficionados in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1919 Text Literary Classic 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper