Forge of Foxenby by R. A. H. Goodyear

"Forge of Foxenby" by R. A. H. Goodyear is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of schoolboys at Foxenby School, focusing on the ambitious captain of the football team, Dick Forge, and his endeavors as he leads his team through intense matches while confronting rivalries, friendships, and the challenges of adolescence. The opening portion introduces the excitement and rivalry surrounding a crucial football match between the Foxenby team and their opponents, St. Cuthbert's. As the match progresses, readers meet key characters, including Forge, the optimistic captain, and his teammates, who are plagued by a series of unfortunate events and difficult competition. The narrative sets the stage for not only the athletic challenges they face but also the interpersonal dynamics and rivalries among the boys, notably the tension between Forge and Luke Harwood, the school's magazine editor. This lively atmosphere is interspersed with humor and camaraderie, immediately immersing the reader in the spirited world of youth and sportsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Goodyear, R. A. H. (Robert Arthur Hanson)
Illustrator Whitwell, T. M. R. (Thomas Montague Radcliff), 1868-1928
Title Forge of Foxenby
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Schoolboys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rugby football -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 58533
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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