The Fairport Nine (1880)

The Fairport Nine is a novel written by Noah Brooks and published in 1880. The story revolves around a group of nine young men from the small town of Fairport who form a baseball team and set out to compete against other teams in the region. The novel captures the excitement and enthusiasm of the early days of baseball, as the sport was still in its infancy.As the Fairport Nine begin to win games and gain recognition, they face a number of challenges both on and off the field. The team's captain, Tom, struggles to balance his love of the game with his responsibilities as a student and son. Meanwhile, the team's star pitcher, Jack, faces pressure from his father to give up baseball and focus on his studies.Throughout the novel, the characters learn important lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of following one's dreams. The Fairport Nine also offers a glimpse into life in small-town America in the late 19th century, with vivid descriptions of the town and its inhabitants.Overall, The Fairport Nine is a charming and engaging novel that captures the spirit of early baseball and the joys and challenges of youth.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.