A Princetonian: A Story Of Undergraduate Life At The College Of New Jersey (1901)

By James Barnes

Book Overview

A Princetonian: A Story of Undergraduate Life at the College of New Jersey is a novel written by James Barnes and first published in 1901. The book follows the story of a young man named John Harrington, who attends Princeton University in the late 19th century. The novel explores the challenges and experiences of undergraduate life, including academic pressures, social dynamics, and athletic pursuits. Throughout the book, Harrington navigates the complexities of college life, from his initial struggles to fit in with his peers to his eventual success as a member of the university's football team. Along the way, he forms close friendships with other students and becomes involved in various campus activities. The novel also delves into larger societal issues of the time, including class and race relations, as well as the changing role of women in higher education. With its vivid descriptions of campus life and engaging characters, A Princetonian offers a compelling glimpse into the world of American higher education at the turn of the century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165278944
• ISBN13: 9781165278947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"