At Start and Finish by William Lindsey
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lindsey, William, 1858-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gilbert, W. B., active 1902 |
| Title | At Start and Finish |
| Contents | 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. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | College sports -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sports stories |
| Subject | Track and field -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39668 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39668-2 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 567 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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