Left End Edwards (1914)

Left End Edwards is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and first published in 1914. The story follows the life of a high school football player named Dick Edwards, who plays the position of left end. The book is set in the early 1900s and is a classic sports novel that captures the spirit of American football in its early years.The novel begins with Dick Edwards, a junior at High School, who is determined to make the varsity football team. He is a talented player, but he has to overcome several obstacles to prove himself. Along the way, he faces challenges such as injuries, rivalries with other players, and conflicts with his coach.As the football season progresses, Dick and his team face tough opponents and must work together to achieve victory. The book also explores the relationships between the players and their families, as well as the social dynamics of the time.Left End Edwards is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of perseverance, teamwork, and determination. It is a classic sports novel that has been enjoyed by generations of readers and is a must-read for anyone interested in American football or early 20th-century literature.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.