Kick formation
Kick Formation is a school football story by Ralph Henry Barbour, the leading American writer of sports fiction for boys in the early twentieth century. Jerry Benson, an orphan raised by a storekeeper in a small North Carolina town, is on his way back to North Bank School when a broad-shouldered stranger on the train takes an unexpected interest in him. That meeting leads to a cabin in the woods, private lessons in the art of kicking and a growing part in the fortunes of the school team, amid practice games, rivalries, conspiracies and a stolen football before the season's decisive contest. Barbour writes with an insider's knowledge of the game and a light touch with school life. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Kick formation
Kick formation by Ralph Henry Barbour can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Kick formation online?
Yes. Kick formation opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Kick formation free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Kick formation is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Kick formation in the public domain?
Yes. Kick formation by Ralph Henry Barbour is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Kick formation?
About 4 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Kick formation?
Kick formation by Ralph Henry Barbour is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
