
RIGHT TACKLE TODD
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I “DIFFERENT”
CHAPTER II JIM TODD QUITS
CHAPTER III ON THE ICE
CHAPTER IV CLEM GETS A LETTER
CHAPTER V A NEW TERM BEGINS
CHAPTER VI JIM REPORTS
CHAPTER VII OFF-SIDE
CHAPTER VIII JIM BUYS A FOOTBALL
A boisterous look at campus life in the roaring twenties, this story follows a group of roommates at Alton Academy as they debate the value of sameness versus variety among their fellow students. Their lively banter about school traditions, recruiting fresh talent, and the ever‑present pressure of the football field sets the stage for a tale that captures the humor and camaraderie of a tight‑knit college community.
When the new football season looms, the focus shifts to a lanky, determined tackle who dreams of standing out on the gridiron while navigating the quirks of dormitory life, demanding coaches, and the occasional prank. Through witty dialogue and vivid scenes, the narrative paints a picture of youthful ambition, the clash of personalities, and the simple pleasures of late‑night meals and shared jokes—all against the backdrop of a sport that means more than just a game.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (357K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Nov 13, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1944
A prolific American novelist, Ralph Henry Barbour became known for lively school and sports stories filled with competition, teamwork, and school spirit. His energetic fiction helped make football, baseball, and other athletics a lasting part of early twentieth-century boys’ literature.
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