In the Line

Albertus True DudleyProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 304K words
Chapters: 31

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.In the Line by Albertus T. DudleyAuthor: Dudley, Albertus T. (Albertus True), 1866-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Dec 27, 2017

Editor's review

This is a work of juvenile literature by Albertus T. Dudley, falling under juvenile belles lettres in the language and literature class, and made available as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. The work centers on boyhood life and growing up, with a narrative pace suited to young readers and a moderate level of language difficulty, making it an entry-level text for English learners approaching early juvenile literature in the original. The advantage of the Gutenberg edition is free and open access, suitable for fragmented reading on a phone or e-reader. Note that the book is in the original English and was written long ago, so some usage differs from current English habits; readers should treat it as a sample of language and period style rather than expect a contemporary young-adult book. Overall, it is better as supplementary reading in public-domain juvenile literature than as a first-choice classic.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Middle-school readers hoping to encounter early English juvenile literature in the original
English learners who want low-cost reading practice with original English texts
General readers interested in early twentieth-century coming-of-age stories for boys
Digital reading enthusiasts who collect public-domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg

Not a good fit for

Young readers seeking contemporary school settings or fast-paced narratives
Readers with weak English who cannot yet read original English texts independently
Research-oriented readers expecting in-depth interpretation of a literary classic

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide between intensive and extensive reading.
Mark unfamiliar old-fashioned expressions as you go and look them up together after finishing a section.
Pair the text with an audiobook or read-aloud software to lower the threshold of reading the original.
After finishing, briefly note differences in period usage as material for language learning.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners to read directly?

Not really for complete beginners or elementary learners. It is an original English juvenile book from an early period, with sentence patterns and word choices bearing the marks of their time, so independent reading requires some vocabulary and patience. Try it after reaching an intermediate reading level, or use bilingual tools for support first.

What are the features of the Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides a free electronic text that is easy to obtain and free of copyright costs, suitable for reading on a phone or e-reader. The edition is mainly a transcription of the original, usually without modern notes or an introduction, so readers must handle old-fashioned expressions and background information themselves.

Is this book considered a classic?

From the available information, it is a public-domain work in the juvenile literature category, not a widely known classic. Its value lies more in showing the language and narrative style of early juvenile reading, making it suitable as supplementary reading rather than a substitute for classic titles.

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About the author

Albertus True Dudley Author · American · 1866–1955

Albertus True Dudley (1866–1955) was an American author. Born in New York State on January 19, 1866, and deceased on February 11, 1955, he graduated from Harvard University and went on to teach for many years at schools including Phillips Exeter Academy. Alongside his teaching, he wrote juvenile fiction centered on school sports, usually set against school life and built around baseball, football, and similar athletics; the stories are brisk in pace and uplifting in tone. His representative works include The Yale Cup, Making the Nine, With Mask and Mitt, and The School Four. His "Phillips Exeter series" found a fairly wide readership among young readers of the time, and five of his works are held in the collection. Public information about him is limited, so this note focuses on his subject matter, style, and influence.