Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: 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 Athletes; Or, The Boys Who Won
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: 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.
Publisher: 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 Athletes: or, The Boys Who Won
Author: Burt Standish
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040564856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040564856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
The Collected Works of Ernest Bramah
Author: Ernest Bramah
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
Ernest Bramah (1868-1942) was an English author. He published numerous thriller books, detective stories and supernatural tales, creating the characters Kai Lung and Max Carrados. Bramah's detective stories were ranked with Conan Doyle, his politico-science fiction with H. G. Wells, his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood and his humorous works with Jerome K Jerome. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah's book, The Secret of the League, influenced his Nineteen Eighty-Four. Contents: Max Carrados The Coin of Dionysius The Knight's Cross Signal Problem The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage The Clever Mrs. Straithwaite The Last Exploit Of Harry the Actor The Tilling Shaw Mystery The Comedy at Fountain Cottage The Game Played In the Dark The Wallet of Kai Lung The Transmutation of Ling The Story of Yung Chang The Probation of Sen Heng The Experiment of the Mandarin Chan Hung The Confession of Kai Lung The Vengeance of Tung Fel The Career of the Charitable Quen-Ki-Tong The Vision of Yin, the Son of Yat Huang The Ill-Regulated Destiny of Kin Yen, the Picture-Maker Kai Lung's Golden Hours: A Novel Other Novels The Mirror of Kong Ho The Secret of the League: The Story of a Social War
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
Ernest Bramah (1868-1942) was an English author. He published numerous thriller books, detective stories and supernatural tales, creating the characters Kai Lung and Max Carrados. Bramah's detective stories were ranked with Conan Doyle, his politico-science fiction with H. G. Wells, his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood and his humorous works with Jerome K Jerome. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah's book, The Secret of the League, influenced his Nineteen Eighty-Four. Contents: Max Carrados The Coin of Dionysius The Knight's Cross Signal Problem The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage The Clever Mrs. Straithwaite The Last Exploit Of Harry the Actor The Tilling Shaw Mystery The Comedy at Fountain Cottage The Game Played In the Dark The Wallet of Kai Lung The Transmutation of Ling The Story of Yung Chang The Probation of Sen Heng The Experiment of the Mandarin Chan Hung The Confession of Kai Lung The Vengeance of Tung Fel The Career of the Charitable Quen-Ki-Tong The Vision of Yin, the Son of Yat Huang The Ill-Regulated Destiny of Kin Yen, the Picture-Maker Kai Lung's Golden Hours: A Novel Other Novels The Mirror of Kong Ho The Secret of the League: The Story of a Social War
Detective Gryce's Cases
Author: Anna Katharine Green
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2828
Book Description
Detective Ebenezer Gryce Series is a collection of eleven novels featuring the author's main character, Detective Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force. Anna Katharine Green is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective. Table of Contents: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow The Sword of Damocles Hand and Ring That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study One of My Sons The House of the Whispering Pines Initials Only Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". She stamped the mystery genre with the distinctive features that would influence writers from Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle to contemporary authors of suspenseful "whodunits".
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2828
Book Description
Detective Ebenezer Gryce Series is a collection of eleven novels featuring the author's main character, Detective Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force. Anna Katharine Green is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective. Table of Contents: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow The Sword of Damocles Hand and Ring That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study One of My Sons The House of the Whispering Pines Initials Only Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". She stamped the mystery genre with the distinctive features that would influence writers from Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle to contemporary authors of suspenseful "whodunits".
The Collected Works
Author: Frederic Arnold Kummer
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1212
Book Description
"The Film of Fear" - A detective novel centers around the early years of the film industry, features the young and beautiful film star, Ruth Morton. After receiving messages and threats of death and violence, the great detective Richard Duvall is hired to investigate the case. "The Ivory Snuff Box" - a small box of ivory for holding snuff, with no real value, has been stolen from the French ambassador. Detective Duvall is ordered to travel back to London emergently, and recover the snuff box at all costs. "The Blue Lights" - an American millionaire's son has been kidnapped in Paris. They want desperately to include detective Duvall in the investigation. "The Green God" "The Brute" "The Web" "The First Days of Man" Frederic Arnold Kummer (1873-1943) was an American author, playwright and screen writer. He wrote in various genres including spy and international mysteries, detective novels, romances and non-fiction. Under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks he wrote a series of mysteries featuring the detective Richard Duvall.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1212
Book Description
"The Film of Fear" - A detective novel centers around the early years of the film industry, features the young and beautiful film star, Ruth Morton. After receiving messages and threats of death and violence, the great detective Richard Duvall is hired to investigate the case. "The Ivory Snuff Box" - a small box of ivory for holding snuff, with no real value, has been stolen from the French ambassador. Detective Duvall is ordered to travel back to London emergently, and recover the snuff box at all costs. "The Blue Lights" - an American millionaire's son has been kidnapped in Paris. They want desperately to include detective Duvall in the investigation. "The Green God" "The Brute" "The Web" "The First Days of Man" Frederic Arnold Kummer (1873-1943) was an American author, playwright and screen writer. He wrote in various genres including spy and international mysteries, detective novels, romances and non-fiction. Under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks he wrote a series of mysteries featuring the detective Richard Duvall.
The Collected Works of Annie Haynes
Author: Annie Haynes
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1254
Book Description
"The Abbey Court Murder" – Lady Judith Carew finds herself in the middle of a gruesome murder at the Abbey Court and all the clues point at her direction. Is she the real murderer? "The House in Charlton Crescent" – Lady Anne is herself at the receiving end of a puzzling murder mystery when the killer strikes her for hiring a private detective. Would Inspector Furnival be able to solve the mystery of the double murders and find the criminal before it's too late? "The Crow's Inn Tragedy" – A famous lawyer is strangled in his own office and a notorious gang of criminals is at large. What do they want and how would Inspector Furnival foil their evil plot? "The Man with the Dark Beard" – Basil Wilton is accused of murdering his own father but is he the real killer or is the-man-with-the-dark-beard someone else known to him who is on a murdering spree? "Who Killed Charmian Karslake?" – The riddle around the murder of Charmian Karslake, an American actress, gets murkier at every step. Can Inspector Stoddart solve this puzzle? "The Crime at Tattenham Corner" – A gruesome death just before an important horse race looks out of place until Inspector Stoddart is called in to look into the matter. "The Crystal Beads Murder" – A broken necklace is the sole clue for Inspector Stoddart to solve a high-profile murder until it's too late! Annie Haynes (1865-1929) was a renowned golden age mystery writer and a contemporary of Agatha Christie, another famous crime writer. Haynes's fictions are now lauded for their quick-pace action and sustaining aura of suspense till the end.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1254
Book Description
"The Abbey Court Murder" – Lady Judith Carew finds herself in the middle of a gruesome murder at the Abbey Court and all the clues point at her direction. Is she the real murderer? "The House in Charlton Crescent" – Lady Anne is herself at the receiving end of a puzzling murder mystery when the killer strikes her for hiring a private detective. Would Inspector Furnival be able to solve the mystery of the double murders and find the criminal before it's too late? "The Crow's Inn Tragedy" – A famous lawyer is strangled in his own office and a notorious gang of criminals is at large. What do they want and how would Inspector Furnival foil their evil plot? "The Man with the Dark Beard" – Basil Wilton is accused of murdering his own father but is he the real killer or is the-man-with-the-dark-beard someone else known to him who is on a murdering spree? "Who Killed Charmian Karslake?" – The riddle around the murder of Charmian Karslake, an American actress, gets murkier at every step. Can Inspector Stoddart solve this puzzle? "The Crime at Tattenham Corner" – A gruesome death just before an important horse race looks out of place until Inspector Stoddart is called in to look into the matter. "The Crystal Beads Murder" – A broken necklace is the sole clue for Inspector Stoddart to solve a high-profile murder until it's too late! Annie Haynes (1865-1929) was a renowned golden age mystery writer and a contemporary of Agatha Christie, another famous crime writer. Haynes's fictions are now lauded for their quick-pace action and sustaining aura of suspense till the end.
Short Stories
Author: Wilkie Collins
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3374
Book Description
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. This edition includes: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3374
Book Description
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. This edition includes: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive
The Mystery Cases of Father Brown - Complete Series
Author: G. K. Chesterton
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Father Brown is a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective with shapeless clothes, a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. He solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition and keen understanding of human nature. Table of Contents: The Innocence of Father Brown: The Blue Cross The Secret Garden The Queer Feet The Flying Stars The Invisible Man The Honour of Israel Gow The Wrong Shape The Sins of Prince Saradine The Hammer of God The Eye of Apollo The Sign of the Broken Sword The Three Tools of Death The Wisdom of Father Brown: The Absence of Mr Glass The Paradise of Thieves The Duel of Dr Hirsch The Man in the Passage The Mistake of the Machine The Head of Caesar The Purple Wig The Perishing of the Pendragons The God of the Gongs The Salad of Colonel Cray The Strange Crime of John Boulnois The Fairy Tale of Father Brown The Incredulity of Father Brown: The Resurrection of Father Brown The Arrow of Heaven The Oracle of the Dog The Miracle of Moon Crescent The Curse of the Golden Cross The Dagger with Wings The Doom of the Darnaways The Ghost of Gideon Wise The Secret of Father Brown: The Secret of Father Brown The Mirror of the Magistrate The Man With Two Beards The Song of the Flying Fish The Actor and the Alibi The Vanishing of Vaudrey The Worst Crime in the World The Red Moon of Meru The Chief Mourner of Marne The Secret of Flambeau The Scandal of Father Brown: The Scandal of Father Brown The Quick One The Blast of the Book The Green Man The Pursuit of Mr Blue The Crime of the Communist The Point of a Pin The Insoluble Problem The Vampire of the Village Uncollected Stories: The Donnington Affair ... Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. He is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Chesterton is best known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, but also for his reasoned apologetics.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Father Brown is a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective with shapeless clothes, a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. He solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition and keen understanding of human nature. Table of Contents: The Innocence of Father Brown: The Blue Cross The Secret Garden The Queer Feet The Flying Stars The Invisible Man The Honour of Israel Gow The Wrong Shape The Sins of Prince Saradine The Hammer of God The Eye of Apollo The Sign of the Broken Sword The Three Tools of Death The Wisdom of Father Brown: The Absence of Mr Glass The Paradise of Thieves The Duel of Dr Hirsch The Man in the Passage The Mistake of the Machine The Head of Caesar The Purple Wig The Perishing of the Pendragons The God of the Gongs The Salad of Colonel Cray The Strange Crime of John Boulnois The Fairy Tale of Father Brown The Incredulity of Father Brown: The Resurrection of Father Brown The Arrow of Heaven The Oracle of the Dog The Miracle of Moon Crescent The Curse of the Golden Cross The Dagger with Wings The Doom of the Darnaways The Ghost of Gideon Wise The Secret of Father Brown: The Secret of Father Brown The Mirror of the Magistrate The Man With Two Beards The Song of the Flying Fish The Actor and the Alibi The Vanishing of Vaudrey The Worst Crime in the World The Red Moon of Meru The Chief Mourner of Marne The Secret of Flambeau The Scandal of Father Brown: The Scandal of Father Brown The Quick One The Blast of the Book The Green Man The Pursuit of Mr Blue The Crime of the Communist The Point of a Pin The Insoluble Problem The Vampire of the Village Uncollected Stories: The Donnington Affair ... Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. He is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Chesterton is best known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, but also for his reasoned apologetics.
The Collected Works
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5215
Book Description
William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. Patten used many other pseudonyms and wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series with brothers Frank and Dick Merriwell, who became icons of All-American sportsmanship. Apart from the Merriwell stories, Patten wrote 75 complete novels and an unknown number of stories. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. Table of Contents: The Merriwell Series: 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) Other Novels: Owen Clancy's Happy Trail (The Motor Wizard in California) Lefty Locke, Pitcher-Manager
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5215
Book Description
William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. Patten used many other pseudonyms and wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series with brothers Frank and Dick Merriwell, who became icons of All-American sportsmanship. Apart from the Merriwell stories, Patten wrote 75 complete novels and an unknown number of stories. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. Table of Contents: The Merriwell Series: 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) Other Novels: Owen Clancy's Happy Trail (The Motor Wizard in California) Lefty Locke, Pitcher-Manager
The American Catalogue ... July 1, 1876-Dec. 31, 1910
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1338
Book Description
American national trade bibliography.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1338
Book Description
American national trade bibliography.