At Good Old Siwash

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At Good Old Siwash

by George Fitch

EN·~7 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

AT GOOD OLD SIWASH

0:01
2

BY GEORGE FITCH

0:21
3

AT GOOD OLD SIWASH - PREFACE

5:29
4

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:11
5

AT GOOD OLD SIWASH - CHAPTER I - OLE SKJARSEN'S FIRST TOUCHDOWN

38:35
6

CHAPTER II - INITIATING OLE

32:30
7

CHAPTER III - WHEN GREEK MEETS GROUCH

41:19
8

CHAPTER IV - A FUNERAL THAT FLASHED IN THE PAN

39:28
9

CHAPTER V - COLLEGES WHILE YOU WAIT

43:57
10

CHAPTER VI - THE GREEK DOUBLE CROSS

49:05

Description

The narrator invites listeners into the ever‑shifting world of Siwash College, a place that seems to exist wherever a story needs it. One moment the campus boasts a grand stadium and towering library; the next it shrinks to a humble barn‑like gym. Its faculty and students—Professor Grubb with his ever‑changing beard, the ever‑versatile Petey Simmons, and a colorful cast of classmates—appear in countless guises, keeping the humor fresh and the scenery delightfully unpredictable.

Each chapter offers a self‑contained adventure, from misadventures on a phantom railroad to chaotic campus rituals, all narrated with a wink at the absurdities of college life. The author’s witty commentary and lively illustrations bring the mythic institution to life, making listeners feel as though they’re wandering its hallways for the first time. Expect a lively mix of satire, slapstick, and heartfelt moments that capture the energy of youthful camaraderie.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (443K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Janet Keller, D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-04-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Fitch

George Fitch

1877–1915

A sharp, funny voice from early 20th-century America, this journalist-humorist is best remembered for the Siwash stories and his quick, satirical take on college life, politics, and everyday absurdities. His work helped turn newspaper wit into popular national entertainment.

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