Publisher's Synopsis
""Captain of the Eleven"" is a sports novel written by Harold M. Sherman. The story revolves around a young boy named Jack who is passionate about playing football. Jack's dream is to become the captain of his school's football team, the Eleven. However, he faces several challenges along the way, including an unsupportive father and a rival teammate who is also vying for the captaincy.As Jack works hard to improve his skills and prove his worth, he also learns valuable lessons about teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. With the help of his coach, teammates, and friends, Jack eventually achieves his goal and becomes the captain of the Eleven.The novel is set in the early 20th century and provides a glimpse into the world of American football during that time. It explores themes such as sportsmanship, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams. Overall, ""Captain of the Eleven"" is an inspiring and uplifting story that will appeal to young readers who love sports and adventure.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.