Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends

"Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends" by Burt L. Standish, is a gripping adventure about a brave young man named Frank Merriwell facing off against dangerous criminals and a powerful mining group. Set in the early 1900s, the story kicks off with Frank in a tight spot in Arizona, surrounded by armed thugs trying to steal important documents from him. Luckily, he's clever and has help from his friend Old Joe Crowfoot, who gets a crucial package to safety. As Frank deals with threats and escapes, he shows how brave and smart he is while fighting against the unfair actions of the mining trust that wants his valuable claim, making readers eager to see how he overcomes the challenges thrown his way.