
audiobook
by Wayne Whipple, S. F. (Samuel Francis) Aaron
CHAPTER I - STUDENTS
CHAPTER II - FOOLED
CHAPTER III - HAZED?
CHAPTER IV - GOOD WILL AND FIXTURES
CHAPTER V - FAME AND FINANCES
CHAPTER VI - ANOTHER FELLOW
CHAPTER VII - MESSAGES
CHAPTER VIII - RADIO GALORE
CHAPTER IX - MARCONI
CHAPTER X - A MESSAGE
Two bright‑minded teens, Bill and his loyal friend Gus, are on the brink of a new chapter as they board the train for Marshallton Technical School. Their excitement centers on the campus’s state‑of‑the‑art radio station, a tool they hope to use for a daring first broadcast that will catch the ears of the professors who helped them gain admission. With a blend of ingenuity—evident in the water‑power plant and radio receivers they built back home—and a shared sense of camaraderie, the boys picture their future as engineers and inventors.
The story captures the spirit of early‑20th‑century optimism, highlighting Bill’s sharp mind and Gus’s practical strength as complementary forces. Their friendship, grounded in mutual respect and a habit of saying “we” instead of “I,” drives them to tackle challenges together, whether in the lab or on the track. As they step onto the campus grounds, listeners can feel the anticipation of the adventures and discoveries that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (205K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-06-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1856–1942
Best known for lively, accessible books about American history, this prolific writer introduced generations of young readers to figures like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. His work ranged from biographical storytelling to fiction, with a clear gift for making the past feel immediate.
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