THE FRED FENTON ATHLETIC SERIES
By Allen Chapman

Notes

Titles

"A line of tales embracing school athletics. Fred is a true type of the American schoolboy of to-day."
  1. FRED FENTON THE PITCHER; OR, THE RIVALS OF RIVERPORT SCHOOL -- "When Fred came to Riverport none of the school lads knew him, but he speedily proved his worth in the baseball box. A true picture of school baseball." -- 1913. Cupples & Leon.

  2. FRED FENTON ON THE LINES; OR, THE FOOTBALL BOYS OF RIVERPORT SCHOOL -- "When Fall came in the thoughts of the boys turned to football. Fred went in the line, and again proved his worth, making a run that helped to win a great game." -- 1913. Cupples & Leon.

  3. FRED FENTON ON THE CREW; OR, THE YOUNG OARSMEN OF RIVERPORT SCHOOL -- "In this volume the scene is shifted to the river, and Fred and his chums show how they can handle the oars. There are many other adventures, all dear to the hearts of boys." --  1913. Cupples & Leon.

  4. FRED FENTON ON THE TRACK; OR, THE ATHLETES OF RIVERPORT SCHOOL -- "Track athletics form a subject of vast interest to many boys, and here is a tale telling of great running races, high jumping, and the like. Fred again proves himself a hero in the best sense of that term." --  1913. Cupples & Leon.

  5. FRED FENTON, MARATHON RUNNER; OR, THE GREAT RACE AT RIVERPORT SCHOOL -- "Fred is taking a post-graduate course at the school when the subject of Marathon running came up. A race is arranged, and Fred shows both his friends and his enemies what he can do. An athletic story of special merit." --  1915. Cupples & Leon.

Source:

  • Cupples and Leon advertisement in Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island

  • WorldCat Holdings

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