The boys of Columbia High on the gridiron : or, The struggle for the silver…
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"The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron; or, The Struggle for the Silver Cup" by Graham B. Forbes is a fictional sports novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the spirited students of Columbia High School as they engage in football practice and prepare for a fierce competition against rival schools, specifically focusing on the challenges and rivalries they face along the way. The opening of
the story introduces us to several characters, including Ralph West, who shows great promise on the field, and Tony Gilpin, a player threatened by Ralph's talent. Tensions build as Tony and his companion, Asa Barnes, plot against Ralph, motivated by jealousy and a sense of rivalry intensified by the prestigious Wallace Cup, a trophy to be awarded to the winning football team. The plot unfolds with Ralph being warned of imminent danger by a young girl, leading to a dramatic conflict between Ralph's supporters and the scheming rivals. The beginning sets the tone for a thrilling narrative filled with sportsmanship, friendship, and the overarching theme of overcoming adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Forbes, Graham B. |
|---|---|
| Title | The boys of Columbia High on the gridiron : or, The struggle for the silver cup |
| Credits |
Produced by Anne Folland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | High school students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Football -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6898 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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