| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Frank Merriwell at Yale; Or, Freshman Against Freshman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Frank Merriwell at Yale; Or, Freshman Against Freshman" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story chronicles the adventures of Frank Merriwell, a freshman at Yale University, as he navigates the challenges of college life, rivalries, and friendships, particularly with his brash roommate Harry Rattleton. The narrative introduces themes of athletic competition and personal courage typical of fiction from this time, revealing a spirited college environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for Frank Merriwell's arrival at Yale and presents his initial challenges, including his successful admission after rigorous preparation with the help of his guardian, Professor Scotch. As he settles into college life and meets his more outgoing roommate Rattleton, he encounters aggressive confrontations from sophomores, especially from Jack Diamond, who feels wronged by Frank's earlier actions. The chapter builds tension as it leads to a looming duel between the two freshmen, showcasing college hazing traditions and the budding friendships that will shape Frank's experiences at Yale. (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 students -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11115 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 16, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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