| Author |
Duffield, J. W. |
| Title |
Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings, Rod Crawford and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner" by J. W. Duffield is a fictional story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character Bert Wilson, a college athlete who excels in running and is gearing up for a chance to compete in the prestigious Olympic Games. The excitement builds as Bert participates in various races, faces challenges both on and off the track, and showcases his determination and physical prowess. The opening of the book introduces readers to Bert's thrilling victory in a modified marathon race during an intercollegiate meet, where he emerges as a champion amid fierce competition. Following his triumph, Bert is celebrated by his peers and his trainer, Reddy, who praises his exceptional running skills. The beginning also hints at Bert's strong friendships with fellow students Dick and Tom, showcasing camaraderie and support as they prepare for future competitions. As Bert continues his training regimen, he demonstrates an indomitable spirit and readiness to face the upcoming Olympic trials, setting the stage for further adventures and challenges in pursuit of athletic glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
College students -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Marathon running -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39870 |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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