"The Arrival of Jimpson, and Other Stories for Boys about Boys" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a compilation of tales set in the world of young men navigating adolescence at the turn of the century. Focused on the universal experiences of school, sports, and self-discovery, the collection's initial story introduces Jimpson, a freshman football hopeful eager to shine during a crucial college face-off. Fighting feelings of being an outsider amidst the roaring crowds and seasoned teammates, Jimpson awaits his turn, embodying themes of youthful drive as he seeks his place on the field and in the hearts of his peers, setting the stage for a journey filled with athletic trials and personal triumphs.
The Arrival of Jimpson, and Other Stories for Boys about Boys
By Ralph Henry Barbour
A young football player yearns to prove his worth on the field, battling both seasoned rivals and his own feelings of inadequacy.
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About the AuthorRalph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
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