The Fairport Nine (1880)

The Fairport Nine (1880)

Hardback (17 Feb 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Fairport Nine is a novel written by Noah Brooks and published in the year 1880. The story revolves around a group of young men who form a baseball team in the small town of Fairport. The team is made up of nine players who are passionate about the sport and determined to win.As the team begins to practice and play games, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles. They face opposition from other teams, struggle with their own personal issues, and must navigate the complexities of small-town life.Despite these challenges, the Fairport Nine remain committed to their goal of becoming the best baseball team in the region. Along the way, they learn important lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the power of friendship.The novel is set in the late 19th century and provides a vivid portrayal of small-town life during that time period. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of baseball, a sport that would go on to become one of the most popular in the United States.Overall, The Fairport Nine is a charming and engaging novel that offers a delightful blend of sports, drama, and historical fiction. It is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy classic literature, sports stories, and tales of small-town life.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120987983
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 206
Weight: 472g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 16mm