
AT GOOD OLD SIWASH
BY GEORGE FITCH
AT GOOD OLD SIWASH - PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
AT GOOD OLD SIWASH - CHAPTER I - OLE SKJARSEN'S FIRST TOUCHDOWN
CHAPTER II - INITIATING OLE
CHAPTER III - WHEN GREEK MEETS GROUCH
CHAPTER IV - A FUNERAL THAT FLASHED IN THE PAN
CHAPTER V - COLLEGES WHILE YOU WAIT
CHAPTER VI - THE GREEK DOUBLE CROSS
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.
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.

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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