Right End Emerson

"Right End Emerson" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a coming-of-age story of Russell Emerson at Alton Academy, who starts a sporting goods store called "The Sign of the Football" with his roommate, Stick Patterson, showing the ups and downs of balancing school, sports, and entrepreneurship. The story begins with Russell's trip to Pine Harbor and introduces his friends, hinting at their personalities, followed by the energetic atmosphere of Alton Academy, especially its football culture. Russell's determination to start a business, even without much money and facing the opinions of others, creates the main conflict as he aims for success in both his athletic and business pursuits throughout the school year.