The Stroke Oar (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ralph D. Paine

9780484046299: The Stroke Oar (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484046292 ISBN 13: 9780484046299

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A Yale crew battles winter training, rivalries, and a captain’s command as one man proves his heart on the water.

The Stroke Oar traces a hard-season journey from the gym floor to the river, where a team’s fate rests on the skill and will of its leaders. Jim Stearns, a trusted oarsman, clashes with a driven captain while a web of friendships, family pride, and campus loyalties tightens around every practice stroke. Inside the tense world of college rowing, the pursuit of glory tests courage, balance, and the bonds that hold a crew together.

Along the way you’ll meet a cast of characters who push and pull each other toward a common goal: to row their best and endure the grind. From the demanding routines of early morning workouts to the dramatic race day, this story blends athletic discipline with campus drama, personal loyalty, and the costs of striving for excellence.

Experience the pressure of selecting a varsity crew and the grit of long winter training.
Follow Jim Stearns, the trusted stroke oar, and the capable but demanding captain as they shape a winning eight.
Meet colorful teammates and rivals, including Hector Alonzo McGrath and the family-tinged tensions around Uncle Ludlow.
Feel the push of competition, the pull of friendship, and the thrill of a close, hard-fought race.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic campus adventures, sports-powered plots, and stories of loyalty under pressure.

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