""The Half-Back: A Story Of School, Football, And Golf"" is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1900. The story revolves around a young man named Dick, who is a talented athlete and a student at a prestigious boarding school. Dick is a half-back on the school's football team and also enjoys playing golf in his spare time.The novel follows Dick as he navigates the challenges of school life, including academic pressures, social dynamics, and the demands of being a successful athlete. Along the way, he forms friendships with his teammates and develops a romantic interest in a fellow student.The book provides a vivid portrayal of life at a turn-of-the-century boarding school, including descriptions of football games, golf matches, and social events. It also explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the importance of hard work and determination.Overall, ""The Half-Back"" is a classic coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers who enjoy sports, school stories, and tales of young love and self-discovery.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.