Publisher's Synopsis
Weatherby's Inning: A Story of College Life and Baseball is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1906. The story follows the life of a college student named Tom Weatherby, who is a talented baseball player. The book takes the reader through Weatherby's journey as he navigates the ups and downs of college life, from his academic struggles to his romantic pursuits.The novel is set in a small New England college, where baseball is the most popular sport. Weatherby is a freshman who quickly becomes a star player on the college team. However, he soon realizes that being a successful athlete is not enough to guarantee success in college. He must also excel in his studies and maintain good relationships with his peers.As the baseball season progresses, Weatherby faces several challenges, including a difficult game against a rival team and a romantic rivalry with another player on the team. He must learn to balance his love for the game with his other responsibilities and priorities.The book is an engaging and entertaining read, full of vivid descriptions of baseball games and college life in the early 20th century. It offers a glimpse into the world of college sports and the challenges faced by young athletes as they navigate the complexities of college life. Overall, Weatherby's Inning is a timeless classic that will appeal to anyone interested in sports, college life, or coming-of-age stories.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.
