The Adventures Of Downy V. Green: Rhodes Scholar At Oxford (1902)

By George Calderon

Book Overview

The Adventures of Downy V. Green: Rhodes Scholar at Oxford (1902) is a novel written by George Calderon. The story follows the titular character, Downy V. Green, a young man who has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University. As Downy begins his studies, he finds himself caught up in a series of misadventures and mishaps. He becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is engaged to another man. He also finds himself in trouble with the university authorities, who disapprove of his unconventional behavior.Despite these challenges, Downy perseveres and ultimately succeeds in his studies. He graduates with honors and goes on to achieve great success in his career. The Adventures of Downy V. Green: Rhodes Scholar at Oxford is a humorous and engaging story that offers a glimpse into the life of a young scholar at one of the world's most prestigious universities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Oxford or the experiences of young scholars in the early 20th 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: 1165776006
• ISBN13: 9781165776009
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"