The boys of Columbia High on the diamond : or, Winning out by pluck by Forbes
“The Boys of Columbia High on the Diamond: Or Winning Out by Pluck” by Graham B. Forbes is a fictional work aimed at a young adult audience, likely written in the early 20th century. This book follows the adventures and sportsmanship of a high school baseball team from Columbia High as they prepare for a pivotal game against their rivals, Bellport High. It features Frank Allen as a central character along with
his teammates as they navigate both the challenges of athletic competition and the dynamics of friendships and rivalries. The beginning of the story introduces the Columbia High baseball team excitedly traveling on a launch to a much-anticipated game against Bellport High. The atmosphere is filled with enthusiasm, but soon fraught with tension when the launch experiences mechanical issues, jeopardizing their timely arrival for the game. As Frank Allen and his teammates brainstorm solutions, the camaraderie and rivalries among the group surface, setting the stage for the ensuing competition. The narrative hints at underlying conflicts, including possible sabotage and personal stakes, that will unfold as the team strives for victory on the diamond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Forbes, Graham B. |
|---|---|
| Title | The boys of Columbia High on the diamond : or, Winning out by pluck |
| Original Publication | New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Aaron Adrignola, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | High school students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Baseball stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75400 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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