Behind The Line

Behind The Line: A Story Of College Life And Football is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1902. The book tells the story of a young college football player named Dick Mercer, who is determined to make a name for himself on the field. Along the way, he faces challenges both on and off the field, including academic struggles and romantic entanglements. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of college life at the turn of the 20th century, complete with descriptions of football games, fraternity parties, and academic pressures. Through Dick's experiences, the book explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the importance of teamwork. Overall, Behind The Line is a classic work of sports fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of college athletics in the early 1900s.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.