MAKING THE NINE
THE life presented is that of a real school, interesting, diversified, and full of striking incidents. The athletics are technically correct, while the characters are true and consistent types of American boyhood and youth.
"The story is healthful, for, while it exalts athletics, it does not overlook the fact that studious habits and noble character are imperative needs for those who would win success in life."—Herald and Presbyter, Cincinnati.
IN THE LINE
TELLS how a stalwart young student won his position as guard, and made equally marked progress in the formation of character.
"The book gives boys an interesting story, much football information, and many lessons in true manliness."—Watchman, Boston.
WITH MASK AND MITT
WHILE appealing to the natural normal tastes of boys for fun and interest in the baseball, the book, without preaching, lays emphasis on the building up of character.
"No normal boy who is interested in our great national game can fail to find interest and profit, too, in this lively boarding-school story."—Interior, Chicago.
| THE GREAT YEAR THREE manly comrades, captains respectively of the baseball, football, and track teams, help each other to achieve a "great year" of triple victory over their traditional rival. "It is a fine, inspiring story for manly boys."—N. Y. Christian Advocate. |