Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Dick Merriwell at Fardale, Or, The Wonder of the School
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Frank Merriwell at Yale
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: 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.
Publisher: 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.
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Owen Clancy's Happy Trail; Or, the Motor Wizard in California
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781516873821
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
No, it was not an earthquake that happened in the city of Los Angeles, California, on that beautiful sun-shiny morning. It was just a tow-headed, cross-eyed youth shaking things up at the corner of Sixth and Main in an attempt to find his father. And not one corner of the cross streets was involved, but all four corners. The upheaval that followed this search for a missing relative, extended in several directions, so that a very small cause led up to remarkably large results.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781516873821
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
No, it was not an earthquake that happened in the city of Los Angeles, California, on that beautiful sun-shiny morning. It was just a tow-headed, cross-eyed youth shaking things up at the corner of Sixth and Main in an attempt to find his father. And not one corner of the cross streets was involved, but all four corners. The upheaval that followed this search for a missing relative, extended in several directions, so that a very small cause led up to remarkably large results.
Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In Burt L. Standish's 'Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends', readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage within a sportsman's context. The book features vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, placing it firmly within the realm of classic American adventure literature. Standish's narrative style keeps readers captivated as they follow Frank Merriwell's journey through challenges and triumphs, ultimately showcasing the true meaning of friendship and support. The novel's exploration of themes such as teamwork and dedication resonates with readers of all ages, making it a timeless classic in the realm of adventure fiction. Standish's careful attention to detail and character development sets 'Frank Merriwell's Backers' apart as a must-read for fans of the genre, offering both entertainment and valuable life lessons. Recommended for those seeking a gripping and inspiring story of camaraderie and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In Burt L. Standish's 'Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends', readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage within a sportsman's context. The book features vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, placing it firmly within the realm of classic American adventure literature. Standish's narrative style keeps readers captivated as they follow Frank Merriwell's journey through challenges and triumphs, ultimately showcasing the true meaning of friendship and support. The novel's exploration of themes such as teamwork and dedication resonates with readers of all ages, making it a timeless classic in the realm of adventure fiction. Standish's careful attention to detail and character development sets 'Frank Merriwell's Backers' apart as a must-read for fans of the genre, offering both entertainment and valuable life lessons. Recommended for those seeking a gripping and inspiring story of camaraderie and perseverance in the face of adversity.
The Sunday Gentleman
Author: Irving Wallace
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780553024289
Category : Essays
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780553024289
Category : Essays
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Harry Vane
Author: Horatio Alger (Jr.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The Memory Cathedral
Author: Jack Dann
Publisher: HarperPerennial
ISBN: 9780732259518
Category : Fiction -- General
Languages : en
Pages : 575
Book Description
A recreation of the world of Renaissance Italy, following Leonardo as he sets out on a mythic journey to a destiny - and an adventure - that might have been.
Publisher: HarperPerennial
ISBN: 9780732259518
Category : Fiction -- General
Languages : en
Pages : 575
Book Description
A recreation of the world of Renaissance Italy, following Leonardo as he sets out on a mythic journey to a destiny - and an adventure - that might have been.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The Coming Wave; Or, The Hidden Treasure of High Rock
Author: Oliver Optic
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description