Making the Nine

Albertus True DudleyProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 328K words
Chapters: 33

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Making the Nine by Albertus T. DudleyAuthor: Dudley, Albertus T. (Albertus True), 1866-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jan 22, 2018

Editor's review

Making the Nine is a public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg by Albertus T. Dudley, an author active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; the book is classified under juvenile literature (PZ). From the available information, it is a school/sports story for young readers. The word "Nine" in the title usually refers to a nine-player baseball lineup, suggesting the story revolves around team formation, competition, and teamwork. The value of such works lies not in complex narrative technique but in their depiction of adolescent life, school ethics, and sportsmanship of an era, making them useful to readers studying early American juvenile fiction. It suits as a light entry point for exploring public-domain books: usually short, with a period-flavored prose style, readable in segments during a commute or before bed. Note that the Project Gutenberg edition is in the original English and the introductory information is limited; readers should approach it as a freely available historical text rather than a contemporary bestseller.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in early American juvenile literature and school sports stories
Beginners who want low-cost access to original English books through public-domain eBooks
Researchers studying the style of children's literature from the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries
Readers who enjoy baseball and team-growth stories and are willing to accept an older narrative pace

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking contemporary fast-paced youth fiction or strong plot twists
Beginners with limited English reading ability who need a Chinese translation alongside
Researchers expecting in-depth material on the author's life or detailed creative background

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to gauge narrative pace and vocabulary difficulty, then decide whether to read closely or skim.
Keep a separate list of baseball terms and school slang to better follow character interactions and game descriptions.
Check the Project Gutenberg text information page for the edition's source to avoid confusion with other editions.
For research, read it alongside juvenile sports novels of the same period to observe shared themes.

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese? What English level do I need?

No, it is not in Chinese. Project Gutenberg provides the original English eBook, with early twentieth-century phrasing. Readers with roughly CET-4-level English who are willing to look up words can try it; if you just want an easy read, sample the first few pages first.

What does "Nine" in the title mean?

In baseball, "nine" often refers to the nine-player lineup on the field, so the title can be understood as "forming the nine." The available information gives no more specific plot, so readers can take it as a school sports story about team formation and teamwork.

What is special about this edition?

This edition is published by Project Gutenberg as a freely available public-domain eBook, with release information dated January 22, 2018, classified under juvenile literature. Its advantages are that it is free and easy to search and cite, but it includes no modern editorial notes or introduction.

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About the author

Albertus True Dudley Author · American · 1866–1955

Albertus True Dudley (1866–1955) was an American author. Born in New York State on January 19, 1866, and deceased on February 11, 1955, he graduated from Harvard University and went on to teach for many years at schools including Phillips Exeter Academy. Alongside his teaching, he wrote juvenile fiction centered on school sports, usually set against school life and built around baseball, football, and similar athletics; the stories are brisk in pace and uplifting in tone. His representative works include The Yale Cup, Making the Nine, With Mask and Mitt, and The School Four. His "Phillips Exeter series" found a fairly wide readership among young readers of the time, and five of his works are held in the collection. Public information about him is limited, so this note focuses on his subject matter, style, and influence.