Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's New Boy, Or, Saved from Failure
Author: Burt L. StandishFrank Merriwell's Tact, Or, The Making of a New Boy
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's New Boy, Or, The Scamp of the Angel Face
Author: Burt L. StandishFrank Merriwell and the Fiction of All-American Boyhood
Author: Ryan K. AndersonPublisher: University of Arkansas Press
ISBN: 1557286825
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Gilbert Patten, writing as Burt L. Standish, made a career of generating serialized twenty-thousand-word stories featuring his fictional creation Frank Merriwell, a student athlete at Yale University who inspired others to emulate his example of manly boyhood. Patten and his publisher, Street and Smith, initially had only a general idea about what would constitute Merriwell’s adventures and who would want to read about them when they introduced the hero in the dime novel Tip Top Weekly in 1896, but over the years what took shape was a story line that capitalized on middle-class fears about the insidious influence of modern life on the nation’s boys. Merriwell came to symbolize the Progressive Era debate about how sport and school made boys into men. The saga featured the attractive Merriwell distinguishing between “good” and “bad” girls and focused on his squeaky-clean adventures in physical development and mentorship. By the serial’s conclusion, Merriwell had opened a school for “weak and wayward boys” that made him into a figure who taught readers how to approximate his example. In Frank Merriwell and the Fiction of All-American Boyhood, Anderson treats Tip Top Weekly as a historical artifact, supplementing his reading of its text, illustrations, reader letters, and advertisements with his use of editorial correspondence, memoirs, trade journals, and legal documents. Anderson blends social and cultural history, with the history of business, gender, and sport, along with a general examination of childhood and youth in this fascinating study of how a fictional character was used to promote a homogeneous “normal” American boyhood rooted in an assumed pecking order of class, race, and gender.
Frank Merriwell's Worst Boy, Or, Cured by Kindness
Author: Burt L. StandishFrank Merriwell in Camp
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
THE ADVENTURES OF FRANK & DICK MERRIWELL: 20+ Crime & Mystery Classics (Illustrated)
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8075831632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4906
Book Description
Frank and Dick Merriwell are main protagontist of Standish's series of adventure novels and short stories. The models for all later American juvenile sports fiction, Merriwells excelled at football, baseball, basketball, crew and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wrongs. They are half-brothers, but there is a marked difference between them. Frank usually handles challenges on his own while Dick has mysterious friends and skills that help him. William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. He wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is the most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series. Table of Contents: Frank Merriwell's Limit (Calling a Halt) Frank Merriwell's Chums Frank Merriwell Down South Frank Merriwell's Bravery Frank Merriwell at Yale (Freshman Against Freshman) Frank Merriwell's Races Frank Merriwell's Alarm (Doing His Best) Frank Merriwell's Athletes (The Boys Who Won) Frank Merriwell's Champions (All in the Game) Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale Frank Merriwell's Cruise Frank Merriwell's New Comedian (The Rise of a Star) Frank Merriwell's Reward Frank Merriwell's Backers (The Pride of His Friends) Frank Merriwell's Triumph (The Disappearance of Felicia) Frank Merriwell's Pursuit (How to Win) Frank Merriwell's Son (A Chip off the Old Block) Frank Merriwell's Nobility (The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp) Frank Merriwell, Junior's Golden Trail (The Fugitive Professor) Dick Merriwell's Trap (The Chap Who Bungled) Dick Merriwell Abroad (The Ban of the Terrible Ten) Dick Merriwell's Pranks (Lively Times in the Orient)
Frank Merriwell's Puzzle, Or, The Mystery of James Brown
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's Athletes; Or, The Boys Who Won
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In 'Frank Merriwell's Athletes; Or, The Boys Who Won' written by Burt L. Standish, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the world of sportsmanship and teamwork. The book, rich in detail and character development, showcases the challenges and triumphs of a group of young athletes as they navigate friendship, competition, and personal growth. Standish skillfully weaves a tale that not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons about perseverance and integrity, making it a standout in the realm of young adult literature of the time period. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant and dynamic sports culture, the story exudes a sense of adventure and camaraderie that is sure to captivate readers of all ages. The descriptive prose and engaging plot keep the reader eagerly turning pages to discover the fate of the determined athletes. With his keen insight into the human experience, Standish brings to life a world where dedication and passion are the keys to success, leaving a lasting impact on those who embark on this literary journey. If you are a fan of classic sports stories with a timeless message, 'Frank Merriwell's Athletes; Or, The Boys Who Won' is a must-read that will inspire and entertain in equal measure.
Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Frank Merriwell goes on yet another boyish escapade to save Yale's baseball team. You will enjoy reading to find out if Merriwell helps Yale hit the winning home run. The Merriwell series is rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics with a high moral tone for young boys.