The Short Stop

The Short Stop is a novel written by Zane Grey, an American author known for his Western novels. The book tells the story of a young baseball player named Ken Ward, who dreams of becoming a professional player. Ken is a talented shortstop, but he faces many challenges on and off the field. He must overcome the prejudices of his teammates and the opposition, as well as his own self-doubt and insecurities. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Claire, who supports him in his quest for success. The Short Stop is a classic sports novel that explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. It is a timeless tale that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds, especially those who love baseball and the American spirit of competition.1909. Frontispiece by H.S. Delay. Millions of readers have hailed Zane Grey as a writer of Western stories but, strange to say, few of them know that he was once a college and professional baseball player. In this story he applies his knowledge of the game to deliver the tale of a young man and his love of the baseball. The book begins: Chase Alloway hurried out of the factory door and bent his steps homeward. He wore a thoughtful, anxious look, as of one who expected trouble. Yet there was a briskness in his stride that showed the excitement under which he labored was not altogether unpleasant. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.