On Your Mark! A Story Of College Life And Athletics (1904)

On Your Mark! A Story Of College Life And Athletics is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Dick Mercer who is a freshman at a college in the United States. The novel is set against the backdrop of college life and athletics, and explores the challenges and experiences that Dick faces as he navigates his way through his first year of college.Throughout the novel, the reader is taken on a journey through the world of college athletics, as Dick becomes involved in various sports teams and competitions. Along the way, he must face both physical and emotional challenges, including injuries, rivalries, and romantic entanglements. The novel also explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the importance of hard work and determination.On Your Mark! A Story Of College Life And Athletics is a classic coming-of-age tale that offers a glimpse into the world of college sports and the challenges faced by young men as they navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood. With its engaging characters, vivid descriptions, and timeless themes, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.