Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's Tenacity, Or, Right Against Might
Frank Merriwell's Secret, Or, Right Vs. Might
Author: Burt L. StandishFrank Merriwell's Power
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's Tenacity, Or, The Mystery of the Famous Scientist
Author: Burt L. StandishFrank Merriwell Facing His Foes, Or, Right Makes Might
Author: Burt L. StandishFrank Merriwell at Yale; Or, Freshman Against Freshman
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
In 'Frank Merriwell at Yale; Or, Freshman Against Freshman' by Burt L. Standish, readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of college life, sportsmanship, and competition. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, the book captures the literary context of early 20th-century adventure novels while also exploring themes of teamwork and personal growth. Standish's attention to detail and character development keeps readers invested in the story till the very end. The depiction of intense rivalries and unexpected camaraderie among the freshmen adds depth to the narrative, making it a riveting read for fans of coming-of-age stories and sports fiction alike. Burt L. Standish, a pseudonym for American author Gilbert Patten, drew from his own experiences as a former athlete and journalist to create the iconic character of Frank Merriwell. His passion for storytelling and commitment to inspiring young readers is evident throughout the series. I highly recommend 'Frank Merriwell at Yale' to anyone seeking an entertaining and thought-provoking read that celebrates the values of sportsmanship and friendship.
Frank Merriwell, Jr., Birdman
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's Power, Or, Right Makes Might
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dime novels
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Frank Merriwell's Duel, Or, For Right and Honor
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baseball players
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Frank Merriwell at Yale
Author: Burt L. StandishPublisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434462218
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Frank Merriwell was the fictional creation of Gilbert Patten, who wrote under the pseudonym Burt L. Standish. The model for all later American juvenile sports fiction, Merriwell excelled at football, baseball, crew, and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wrongs. He played with great strength and received traumatic blows without injury. A biographical entry on Patten noted that Frank Merriwell "had little in common with his creator or his readers." Patten offered some background on his character: "The name was symbolic of the chief characteristics I desired my hero to have. Frank for frankness, merry for a happy disposition, well for health and abounding vitality." Merriwell's classmates observed, "He never drinks. That's how he keeps himself in such fine condition all the time. He will not smoke, either, and he takes his exercise regularly. He is really a remarkable freshie." Merriwell originally appeared in a series of magazine stories starting April 18, 1896 ("Frank Merriwell: or, First Days at Fardale") in Tip Top Weekly, continuing through 1912, and later in dime novels and comic books. Patten would confine himself to a hotel room for a week to write an entire story.