Hitting the line

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Hitting the line

by Ralph Henry Barbour

EN·~7 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total

HITTING THE LINE

1:20

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:18

CHAPTER I A CHANCE ENCOUNTER

12:24

CHAPTER II THE BOY FROM OUT WEST

16:26

CHAPTER III MONTY CRAIL CHANGES HIS MIND

13:44

CHAPTER IV “OUT FOR GRAFTON!”

15:47

CHAPTER V A ROOM AND A ROOMMATE

21:08

CHAPTER VI BATTLE ROYAL

18:14

CHAPTER VII MONTY SHAKES HANDS

14:09

CHAPTER VIII THE NEW CHUM

19:41

Description

A bustling New York train terminal serves as the backdrop for a lively meeting of two strangers bound for the same uncertain future. Both carry modest suitcases that hint at their personalities—one neat and frugal, the other flashy and careless—while a mysterious society’s emblem on their luggage adds an air of intrigue. Their curiosity quickly turns to action when they intervene in a street scuffle, revealing a shared sense of justice and a spark of camaraderie that propels them forward.

Soon, the duo finds themselves drawn into the world of competitive sports, where youthful ambition clashes with the pressures of teamwork and personal growth. Through witty banter and spirited encounters, they navigate the challenges of new friendships, rivalries, and the quest to prove themselves on the playing field. The story captures the excitement of early twentieth‑century America, mixing humor with heartfelt moments as the boys learn what it means to stand together and chase a common goal.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (411K characters)

Series

Grafton series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1917.

Credits

Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2023-07-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour

1870–1944

Best known for lively school and sports stories, he helped shape a whole era of American fiction for young readers. His books mix competition, teamwork, and moral choice in a way that made him one of the most popular boys' writers of his time.

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