| Author |
Chadwick, Lester, 1873-1962 |
| Title |
For the Honor of Randall: A Story of College Athletics
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"For the Honor of Randall: A Story of College Athletics" by Lester Chadwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of college friends and their adventures at Randall College, highlighting the camaraderie and challenges they face in athletics and personal lives. The protagonist, Tom Parsons, along with his friends, navigates college life while dealing with themes of friendship, competition, and growing responsibilities. The opening of the novel introduces us to Tom and his three friends—Sid, Phil, and Frank—who are enjoying a snowy evening as they consider heading out to coast on Ridge Hill. Their conversation portrays their playful banter and establishes their solid camaraderie. As they prepare for their coastal adventure, we are introduced to a new character, Hal Burton, who seems to embody a sense of recklessness that raises concerns among Tom and his friends. The atmosphere is light and filled with youthful exuberance, but a sense of suspense builds as Burton takes risks that could endanger others. The opening effectively sets the stage for a story filled with adventure, rivalry, and the complexities of college life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
College sports -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Track and field -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42130 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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