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Title: Dick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the Varsity
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Dick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the Varsity" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell, an amiable and talented college athlete, and his friend Bob Hollister, who is struggling to balance academic responsibilities with his passion for football. The narrative emphasizes themes of loyalty, integrity, and the challenges of college life as it showcases the friendships and athletic pursuits of the Merriwell brothers and their companions. The opening of the book focuses on a gathering in Durfee Hall where Dick Merriwell and his friends are engaged in lighthearted banter and discussions about their lives and studies. Through their conversations, it becomes clear that Bob Hollister is facing academic difficulties due to his preoccupation with football. With the looming possibility of being dropped from college due to poor grades, he confides in Dick about his struggles. The story sets the stage for the tension between athletics and academics, foreshadowing the challenges Bob will face as he attempts to reconcile his love for football with the need to focus on his studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
EBook No.: 63024
Published: Aug 23, 2020
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the Varsity
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Dick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the Varsity" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell, an amiable and talented college athlete, and his friend Bob Hollister, who is struggling to balance academic responsibilities with his passion for football. The narrative emphasizes themes of loyalty, integrity, and the challenges of college life as it showcases the friendships and athletic pursuits of the Merriwell brothers and their companions. The opening of the book focuses on a gathering in Durfee Hall where Dick Merriwell and his friends are engaged in lighthearted banter and discussions about their lives and studies. Through their conversations, it becomes clear that Bob Hollister is facing academic difficulties due to his preoccupation with football. With the looming possibility of being dropped from college due to poor grades, he confides in Dick about his struggles. The story sets the stage for the tension between athletics and academics, foreshadowing the challenges Bob will face as he attempts to reconcile his love for football with the need to focus on his studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
EBook No.: 63024
Published: Aug 23, 2020
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.