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Forbes, Graham B.
The boys of Columbia High in track athletics : $b or, A long run that won
$aNew York :$bGrosset & Dunlap, $c1913.
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"The Boys of Columbia High in Track Athletics: Or, A Long Run That Won" by Graham B. Forbes is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This book is set within the context of school life and athletics, specifically focusing on the adventures of a group of high school boys as they prepare for track competitions. The main characters include a trio of distance runners, Lanky Wallace, Frank Allen, and Bones Shadduck, who embody the spirited camaraderie and rivalries typical of teenage boys. At the start of the story, the boys are engaged in a cross-country run while reminiscing about their final year at Columbia High. This chapter introduces an impending track meet that has captured the school's excitement. While they discuss their athletic aspirations, the trio faces an unexpected twist when Lanky is pursued by a bull they encounter in a nearby pasture, showcasing the blend of humor and tension that defines their adventures. The opening sets the stage for a narrative that merges themes of friendship, competition, and the challenges of adolescence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435018452490&view=1up&seq=7
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Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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High school students -- Juvenile fiction
Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
Track and field -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
Category: Sports/Hobbies
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