Frank Armstrong at College
by OpenStories
Original author: Matthew M. Colton
"Frank Armstrong at College" by Matthew M. Colton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of Frank Armstrong and his friends as they navigate their way through college life at Yale, dealing with challenges like freshman initiation, competition in sports, and forming friendships. The central character, Frank, embodies youthful exuberance and determination as he participates in various activities ranging from wrestling to football. The opening of the book sets a vibrant backdrop as students arrive at Yale for the new academic year, kicking off with a traditional freshman rush event. Here, we meet Frank Armstrong, his friend Jimmy Turner, and the ever-enthusiastic 'Codfish', who, despite his lack of athletic prowess, boldly enters a wrestling match. As the camaraderie among the freshmen grows, they encounter the typical trials of college life, underscored by the potential for mischief and adventure. The excitement of college initiation, the thrill of competition, and the promise of friendship intertwine, making for an engaging introduction to the lively world of Frank's collegiate experience.
Frank Armstrong at College, by Matthew M. Colton. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #47966.
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20 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Freshman Rush2,170 words
- 2.Chapter II: A Brush with the Police2,997 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Codfish Creates News2,313 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Making the Eleven2,775 words
- 5.Chapter V: Frank Learns to Tackle the Dummy2,553 words
- 6.Chapter VI: The Great Freshman Battle2,909 words
- 7.Chapter VII: A Wreck at the Harbor2,667 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Fun at the Theater2,600 words
- 9.Chapter IX: A Jump in Baseball and the Result2,638 words
- 10.Chapter X: The Try-Outs at Cambridge1,983 words
- 11.Chapter XI: A Voyage to London3,771 words
- 12.Chapter XII: The Codfish Loses Himself3,167 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Flying Machine to the Rescue2,575 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: Progress and a Wreck2,130 words
- 15.Chapter XV: The Match at Queen's Club3,272 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Making the 'varsity Nine2,377 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Southern Trip3,024 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Football in Junior Year2,924 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: The Harvard-Yale Game1,881 words
- 20.Chapter XX: How All Things Came Out at Last3,823 words