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Left End Edwards

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  • 29 chapters
  • Reading level: 6th grade

"Left End Edwards" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on two boys, Steve Edwards and Tom Hall, who are starting their journey at Brimfield Academy, a prestigious boarding school. Their adventure begins with excitement, hinting at themes of friendship, growth, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment, particularly in the context of school athletics. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Steve, who is curious and upbeat, yet slightly at odds with his more serious father over the purpose of attending boarding school. As they explore their new world, we witness their camaraderie and anticipation for school life through their interactions and conversations. The humorous misunderstandings involving a suitcase swap, which leads to a mistaken identity scenario, add layers of intrigue and set the stage for the boys' evolving experiences. This beginning effectively sets up their personal journey into the realm of academia and athletics, showcasing the joy and tensions that come with adolescence and friendships.

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Chapter I

FATHERS AND SONS

"Dad, what does 'Mens sana in corpore sano' mean?"

Mr. Edwards slightly lowered his Sunday paper and over the top of it frowned abstractedly at the boy on the window-seat. "Eh?" he asked. "What was that?"

"'Mens sana in corpore sano,' sir."

"Oh!" Mr. Edwards blinked through his reading glasses and rustled the paper. Finally, "For a boy who has studied as much Latin as you have," he said disapprovingly, "the question is extraordinary, to say the least. I'd advise you to—hm—find your dictionary, Steve." And Mr. Edwards again retired from sight.

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Contents

Show all 29 chapters
  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter III
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter V
  7. Chapter VI
  8. Chapter VII
  9. Chapter VIII
  10. Chapter IX
  11. Chapter X: "Cheap for Cash"
  12. Chapter XI: "Hold 'Em, Third!"
  13. Chapter XII
  14. Chapter XIII
  15. Chapter XIV
  16. Chapter XV
  17. Chapter XVI
  18. Chapter XVII
  19. Chapter XVIII
  20. Chapter XIX
  21. Chapter XX
  22. Chapter XXI
  23. Chapter XXII
  24. Chapter XXIII
  25. Chapter XXIV
  26. Chapter XXV
  27. Chapter XXVI
  28. Chapter XXVII
  29. Chapter XXVIII

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This free edition of Left End Edwards by Ralph Henry Barbour comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #20650, released 2007-02-24. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels, Sports/Hobbies.

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