The Fugitive Freshman (1910)

The Fugitive Freshman is a novel written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and first published in 1910. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who has just started his freshman year at college. Jack is a bit of a troublemaker and finds himself in trouble with the law after a night of drinking and carousing with his friends. Fearing the consequences of his actions, Jack decides to go on the run and ends up hiding out in a small town.While in hiding, Jack meets a young woman named Mary and the two begin to fall in love. However, Jack’s past catches up with him and he is forced to face the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the consequences of one’s actions.The Fugitive Freshman is a classic coming-of-age story that is still relevant today. It is a well-written and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. Paine’s vivid descriptions of college life and the small town where Jack hides out make the story come alive, and his characters are well-developed and relatable. Overall, The Fugitive Freshman is a timeless tale of love, redemption, and the power of personal growth.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.