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Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author best known for writing sports fiction targeted at young male readers. Born on November 13, 1870, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of George W. Barbour and Frances A. Barbour. He developed a strong interest in storytelling early on and later became particularly known for capturing the ideals of youth, teamwork, and sportsmanship in his writing. Much of his work centered on school and college life, especially through stories that revolved around athletics such as football, baseball, and track. In addition to his solo efforts, Barbour collaborated with L. H. Bickford under the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell, producing works that included light romantic adventures like Phyllis in Bohemia. While he focused largely on sports fiction, he also ventured into writing lighthearted romances and general adventure stories. His style often celebrated the virtues of character, friendship, and perseverance, traits that resonated deeply with his young audience. Barbour's writing left a lasting impression on early 20th-century juvenile literature. He passed away on February 19, 1944, at the age of 73, leaving behind a body of work that continued to influence the genre of youth-oriented sports fiction.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Lost Dirigible is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a group of friends who embark on a journey to find a lost dirigible (a type of airship). The group includes the protagonist, Jack Parmly, who is a young inventor and pilot, as well as his friends, Dick Mercer and Tom Halstead. Together, they set out on a perilous journey across the United States, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The novel is set in the aftermath of World War I, and the characters are all veterans who are struggling to adjust to civilian life. The search for the lost dirigible becomes a way for them to regain a sense of purpose and adventure. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman named Laura Penfield, who joins them on their journey. The Lost Dirigible is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance. It is a classic example of early 20th-century American pulp fiction, with its emphasis on action, adventure, and heroism. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the American landscape, as the characters travel from the East Coast to the West Coast in search of the lost dirigible. Overall, The Lost Dirigible is a captivating and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of adventure fiction and 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781437103700
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Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 447683873
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Lost Dirigible (1920) | Ralph Henry Barbour | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781437103700 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 119338584
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