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Frank Merriwell's Chums
Burt L. Standish's 'Frank Merriwell's Chums' is a classic piece of children's literature that follows the adventures of Frank Merriwell and his close group of friends. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers while still providing valuable moral lessons and exciting plotlines. Set in the late 19th century, the book reflects the values and ideals of the time, showcasing themes of friendship, sportsmanship, and bravery. Standish's writing shines through in the realistic dialogue and vivid descriptions, creating a world that readers can truly immerse themselves in. Frank Merriwell's Chums is a timeless tale that continues to captivate re...
Frank Merriwell's Nobility; Or, the Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp
Burt L. Standish, a pen name used by Gilbert Patten, was a popular 20th century writer of dime novels and short stories, with his best known work being the Frank Merriwell stories
Frank Merriwell's Son; Or, a Chip Off the Old Block
Burt L. Standish, a pen name used by Gilbert Patten, was a popular 20th century writer of dime novels and short stories, with his best known work being the Frank Merriwell stories
Frank Merriwell's Cruise
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...
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit
William George Gilbert Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name Burt L. Standish.... He was a writer of dime novels. It is estimated that Standish had written 40 million words as an author. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time." He estimated that he had written 40 million words as an author. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time." Rain had ceased to fall, but the night was intensely dark, with a raw, cold wind that penetrated to one's very bones. Shor...
Frank Merriwell's Nobility
Burt L. Standish was one of the pseudonyms of Gilbert Patten (1866-1945). He was the author of the Frank Merriwell stories. 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. 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.
Frank Merriwell's Alarm; Or, Doing His Best
Burt L. Standish, a pen name used by Gilbert Patten, was a popular 20th century writer of dime novels and short stories, with his best known work being the Frank Merriwell stories
