This book, set in the rural relief of Vermont, humorously follows the college days of Quincy Jordan, a young farmer who unexpectedly wins a prestigious Boston Post scholarship. Enrolling in the fictional Westward College, Quincy must navigate the challenges of higher education in the early 20th century, a time when universities were very different from today's institutions. Quincy's arrival at Westward coincides with the arrival of Hal Dexter, another student who comes from a very different socio-economic background. Hal's character represents a type of scheming social climber, a familiar figure in American literature. The author uses Quincy's perspective to highlight the clash between rural and metropolitan values, and the challenges of adjusting to a new social and intellectual environment. The book also delves into themes of honor, integrity, and the sacrifices one must make to achieve their goals. Through Quincy's journey, this book offers a glimpse into the complexities of the American college experience over a century ago, and explores timeless themes of personal growth and finding one's place in the world.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the rural relief of Vermont, humorously follows the college days of Quincy Jordan, a young farmer who unexpectedly wins a prestigious Boston Post scholarship. Enrolling in the fictional Westward College, Quincy must navigate the challenges of higher education in the early 20th century, a time when universities were very different from today's institutions. Quincy's arrival at Westward coincides with the arrival of Hal Dexter, another student who comes from a very different socio-economic background. Hal's character represents a type of scheming social climber, a familiar figure in American literature. The author uses Quincy's perspective to highlight the clash between rural and metropolitan values, and the challenges of adjusting to a new social and intellectual environment. The book also delves into themes of honor, integrity, and the sacrifices one must make to achieve their goals. Through Quincy's journey, this book offers a glimpse into the complexities of the American college experience over a century ago, and explores timeless themes of personal growth and finding one's place in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330562543_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330562543
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330562543
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25842247/1
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