Publisher's Synopsis
Tackle And Quarterback: And Other Athletic Stories, written by Leslie W. Quirk and published in 1912, is a collection of short stories that revolve around sports and athleticism. The book is primarily focused on American football, with many of the stories featuring characters who are either tackling or playing quarterback. The stories are set in various locations and time periods, ranging from the present day to the distant past. They explore different themes related to sports, such as teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of practice. Some stories also touch on social issues, such as racism and classism, that were prevalent in early 20th century America.Overall, Tackle And Quarterback: And Other Athletic Stories is a nostalgic look at the early days of American football, and a celebration of the values and virtues that are associated with sports and athleticism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American sports, or for anyone who loves a good sports story.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.
