Winning His "W": A Story of Freshman Year at College: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Winning His "W": A Story of Freshman Year at College is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) (1859–1931).
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"Winning His 'W': A Story of Freshman Year at College" by Everett T. Tomlinson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the experiences of a group of freshmen at Winthrop College, particularly highlighting their adventures, friendships, and challenges as they adapt to college life. Among these students, Peter John Schenck stands out as a nervous and awkward individual, contrasting with his more confident friends, Will Phelps and Foster Bennett. The opening portion of the book introduces us to Will and Foster as they prepare for the arrival of their friend Peter John, who fears the pressures of college and the anticipated bullying from upperclassmen. We see the dynamics of their friendship and Peter John's anxieties about fitting in at college. As Peter John's dramatic entry unfolds, filled with comic misunderstandings and a chaotic first encounter with the college's social scene, the scene sets the tone for the humorous and heartfelt tales of growth and self-discovery that follow. The early chapters establish an engaging portrait of youthful naivety and the trials of transitioning into an unfamiliar environment.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Winning His "W": A Story of Freshman Year at College
- Author credits: Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) (1859–1931)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- College students -- Juvenile fiction
- Sports stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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