The Call Of The Varsity (1920)

The Call of the Varsity is a novel written by Gilbert Patten and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Merrill, who dreams of becoming a star athlete at his college. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including a serious injury, Jack perseveres and ultimately achieves his goal.Along the way, Jack must navigate the complex social hierarchy of college life, including the rivalries between different fraternities and sports teams. He also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a fellow student, which adds an additional layer of drama to the story.The Call of the Varsity is a classic coming-of-age tale that explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the pursuit of excellence. It offers a vivid portrait of college life in the early 20th century, as well as a timeless message about the importance of following one's dreams and never giving up in the face of adversity.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.

William George Gilbert Patten (1866 1945), a writer of dime novels, was best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, written under the pen name Burt L. Standish.