Right Tackle Todd

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Right Tackle Todd

by Ralph Henry Barbour

EN·~6 hours

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Description

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.

Details

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

2016-11-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour

1870–1944

Best known for lively school and college stories, this prolific American writer helped shape early 20th-century boys’ fiction with tales of sports, friendship, and campus life. He also wrote under the name Oliver Horn and left behind a large body of popular juvenile novels.

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