02374cam a22003373u 4500 46872 UtSlPG 20260610134057.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 The Putnam Hall Rivals; or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-09-16 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Putnam Hall Rivals; or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore" by Edward Stratemeyer is a juvenile fiction tale written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jack Ruddy and his friends as they navigate the adventures and rivalries at Putnam Hall, a boarding school for boys. The narrative includes themes of camaraderie, competition, and mischief, highlighting both the fun and the challenges the boys face as they assert themselves against bullies and participate in various escapades. The opening of the book introduces a lively scene where Jack and his friends are enjoying a day of skating on a frozen lake near their school. The camaraderie between the boys is evident as they engage in races and playful banter. However, the tension arises with the presence of Dan Baxter, the bully of the school, hinting at upcoming conflict. The boys' interactions reveal personal dynamics, such as Jack's leadership qualities and Pepper's playful nature, while foreshadowing rivalries that will develop as the story unfolds. The combination of sports and school life establishes a light-hearted yet competitive atmosphere setting the stage for the adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction Bullying -- Juvenile fiction Military education -- Juvenile fiction Angell, Clare, 1874-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46872 87711 87711