The New Senior At Andover (1891)

The New Senior At Andover is a novel written by Herbert Dickinson Ward and originally published in 1891. The story follows the life of a young man named Tom Tracy, who has just been promoted to the senior class at the prestigious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. As he navigates the challenges of his new position, Tom must also contend with the pressures of his wealthy and influential family, who have high expectations for his future.Throughout the novel, Tom grapples with issues of class, identity, and morality, as he tries to find his place in the world. He forms close friendships with his fellow students, including the brilliant but troubled Johnnie Thorndike and the ambitious and conniving Jack Dudley. Meanwhile, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Kate Van Tyne, who comes from a very different background than his own.As the story unfolds, Tom must confront a series of difficult choices that will determine the course of his life. He must decide whether to follow in his family's footsteps and pursue a career in law or politics, or to pursue his own passions and interests. He must also navigate the complex social dynamics of Andover, where wealth and status are highly valued, and where even the most innocent mistakes can have serious consequences.Despite the challenges he faces, Tom remains determined to succeed and to make a name for himself. With its vivid descriptions of life at a New England prep school in the late 19th century, The New Senior At Andover offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and a timeless tale of ambition, love, and self-discovery.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.