
audiobook
by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
The Grammar School Boys in Summer Athletics
Chapter I - A JOLT ON A QUIET DAY
Chapter II - THE VANISHING MAN
Chapter III - DICK MARCHES HIS NINE ON
Chapter IV - THE STORY OF THE UNIFORMS
Chapter V - NORTH GRAMMARS PLAY REAL BALL
Chapter VI - SETTLING WITH A TEASER
Chapter VII - TED TEALL FACES THE STORM
Chapter VIII - TWO RIVALS PLAN DIRE REVENGE
Chapter IX - HI MARTIN TRIES TO MAKE TERMS
A group of rambunctious grammar‑school boys spend a lazy June afternoon swapping jokes, trading boasts, and teasing one another about everything from corn crops to imagined comforts. Their banter is lively and full of the easy camaraderie that defines a close‑knit school crew, while the warm summer breeze sets a relaxed backdrop for their idle chatter. Underneath the humor, a subtle rivalry begins to surface, hinting at a competitive spirit that will soon push them beyond simple talk.
When Monday arrives, the boys turn their restless energy toward a series of athletic challenges—baseball, swimming, and other contests that test both skill and teamwork. As they organize matches and trade playful taunts, friendships are tested and new alliances form, giving listeners a vivid glimpse of teenage ambition and the sweet turbulence of early summer competition.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (266K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jun 25, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1922
Best known for brisk, high-spirited adventure stories for young readers, this American writer also had an unusual range, from school and military series fiction to early books on Japanese martial arts. His work captures the energy, discipline, and optimism of popular fiction at the turn of the twentieth century.
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