Lindsey, William 1858-1922 creator Gilbert, W. B., active 1902 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "At Start and Finish" by William Lindsey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the experiences of the protagonist, who shares reflections on his life, including athletic competitions, friendships, and cultural observations, particularly the contrast between English and American societies. The narrative quickly establishes a sense of nostalgia and introspection as the main character reflects on his past and the nuances of his identity. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a reunion in Trafalgar Square, where the protagonist meets Colonel Patterson, a friend from his past. Their conversation reveals the protagonist's journey from England to America, where he has found success as a professional runner and college trainer. As they reminisce about shared history, the story also introduces themes of belonging, identity, and the sporting culture that bridges both England and America. The anticipation builds around athletic contests, with the protagonist also preparing to witness the upcoming games between universities, where both sides will compete, highlighting the shared camaraderie and rivalry inherent in sports. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Old England and New England -- My first, for money -- The hollow hammer -- His name is Mud -- How Kitty queered the "mile" -- Atherton's last "half" -- The charge of the Heavy Brigade -- A Virginia jumper -- And every one a winner. Release date is 2012-05-11 Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. Original publication data not identified Short stories, American College sports -- Fiction Sports stories Track and field -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39668 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39668 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133916.0 39668