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100 1 _aHancock, H. Irving
_q(Harrie Irving),
_d1868-1922
245 1 4 _aThe High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aProduced by Jim Ludwig
520 _a"The High School Freshmen; or, Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports" by H. Irving Hancock is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Dick Prescott and his group of close friends as they navigate the challenges and rivalries of high school life. The opening chapters introduce themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle against bullying, particularly embodied in the character of the wealthy and arrogant Fred Ripley. The beginning of the novel establishes a conflict when Dick Prescott is falsely accused by Fred Ripley of ruining his coat with paint. This conflict escalates into a confrontation among students, highlighting the tension between the freshmen and the upperclassmen. Additionally, the narrative reveals Dick's bravery as he stands up for himself and his friends, and hints at a deeper sense of justice and camaraderie. As Dick strives to clear his name amidst misunderstandings and accusations, the friendships he shares with his fellow freshmen, who collectively refer to themselves as "Dick & Co.," suggest a coming-of-age story rich with themes of teamwork and perseverance in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSports -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHigh school students -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12689
999 _c54107
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