Deering of Deal; Or, The Spirit of the School

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griswold, Latta, 1876-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Deering of Deal; Or, The Spirit of the School" by Latta Griswold is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around young Anthony "Tony" Deering, who is a new student at Deal School, a fictional boarding school with ties to tradition and family legacy. As he navigates his new environment, Tony grapples with challenges like hazing, friendship, and the pressures of competition, all while embodying the school spirit that defines his experience. The opening of the novel introduces Anthony Deering's arrival at Deal School, where he feels both excitement and anxiety as he begins this new chapter in his life. Despite being late on his first day, he is welcomed by the headmaster and a fellow student, Jimmie Lawrence, who quickly befriends him. The narrative sets the stage for Tony's initial experiences at the school, showcasing his struggles with fitting in and the lively, sometimes harsh dynamics of school life. Moreover, it hints at the themes of courage and integrity, particularly as Tony soon faces a test of character when confronted with the challenges of hazing and competition on the football field, making the reader eager to follow his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Garcia, D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-12-08