The Arrival of Jimpson, and Other Stories for Boys about Boys by Barbour
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About this eBook
| Author | Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944 |
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| Title | The Arrival of Jimpson, and Other Stories for Boys about Boys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The arrival of Jimpson -- Barclay's bonfire -- Marty Brown, mascot -- Parmelee's "spread" -- "No holding" -- Class spirit -- The father of a hero -- The hazing of Satterlee 2d -- A pair of poachers -- Brewster's début -- "Mittens". |
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| Summary | "The Arrival of Jimpson, and Other Stories for Boys about Boys" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book addresses themes relevant to young boys, particularly focusing on school life, sports, and the challenges of adolescence. The opening story features the character Jimpson, who is a freshman football player trying to make his mark amid the excitement and pressures of a college football game. The opening of the book sets the stage for the story of Jimpson and his battle for recognition in a team dominated by more experienced players. Amid a fervent atmosphere filled with cheers and anticipation, the narrative explores Jimpson's feelings of exclusion as he prepares for a pivotal game against Yale. Despite being overlooked by his peers, Jimpson's determination and potential are highlighted, foreshadowing his chance to prove himself. The story captures the spirit of youthful camaraderie, the thrill of competition, and the internal struggles of a young boy seeking acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sports -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45689 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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