On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics by Ralph Henry Barbour
"On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the life of Allan Ware, a freshman at Erskine College, as he navigates the challenges of college life and athletics. The narrative begins with Allan's unexpected victory in a mile race, setting the stage for his budding friendships and experiences in the collegiate sports scene.
At the start of the book, the atmosphere is vibrant with an air of excitement during the Fall Handicap Meeting, where Allan competes in a mile race against established contenders. The scene captures the competitive spirit as well as the dynamics between the characters, including the supportive and boisterous Peter Burley, who later becomes a central figure in Allan's college journey. As Allan grapples with newfound friendships, his academic responsibilities, and the pressures of athletic commitments, the opening sets the tone for a story that delves into themes of camaraderie, perseverance, and personal growth in the collegiate environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| Title | On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | College sports -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | College students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45140 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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