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Portrait of Burt L. Standish

Burt L. Standish

William George "Gilbert" Patten was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name Burt L. Standish.

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Frank Merriwell's Bravery

Mistaken for a notorious outlaw, a young man must summon all his courage to clear his name and escape the hangman's noose.

By Burt L. Standish

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Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature

When a revered Yale athlete suddenly vanishes, his friends must untangle rumors and navigate rivalries to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

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Frank Merriwell's New Comedian; Or, The Rise of a Star

Witness a resilient playwright's journey from the depths of failure to the promise of renewed success as he uncovers hidden treasure and confronts treacherous foes in the dazzling world of theater.

By Burt L. Standish

(100)
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Dick Merriwell's Trap; Or, The Chap Who Bungled

In a world of sports, rivalries, and personal trials, a young hero must overcome a teammate's jealousy and lead his team to victory while proving his unwavering commitment to honor.

By Burt L. Standish

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Dick Merriwell's Aëro Dash; Or, Winning Above the Clouds

In a world of speed and recklessness, a hero rises to seek justice for an innocent victim, chasing a coward who leaves a young girl hurt and alone.

By Burt L. Standish

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Frank Merriwell, Jr., in Arizona; or, Clearing a Rival's Record

In the Arizona wilderness, a young athlete and his friends face trials of loyalty and rivalry as they navigate challenges, while a quest for revenge intertwines destinies.

By Burt L. Standish

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Frank Merriwell's Alarm; Or, Doing His Best

When a group of friends face deadly issues in the middle of the desert, they must work through internal conflict and nature's violent curveballs to survive.

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Frank Merriwell's Chase; Or, Exciting Times Afloat

A celebrated athlete's relaxing sailing trip becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse as a vengeful enemy emerges from the shadows.

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Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale

A beloved college athlete's return to campus turns sour when he's wrongly accused of cheating, and he must clear his name.

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Frank Merriwell's Chums

At a military academy, a popular cadet and his friends face challenges of friendship and morality as one of them battles a gambling addiction.

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Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination

A courageous young hero and his pals join a chaotic theater group, facing wild mishaps and testing the limits of friendship on a rollicking adventure.

By Burt L. Standish

(100)
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Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand; Or, Fair Play and No Favors

In a world of athletic contests and personal trials, a young man must face a rival to clear his name and prove his worth.

By Burt L. Standish

(100)
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Frank Merriwell's Diamond Foes; Or, Straight Over the Plate

In a high-stakes baseball game, two friends stand up for what's right as they battle a deceitful Colonel to save a family's home and prove that integrity can triumph over corruption.

By Burt L. Standish

(100)
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Frank Merriwell's Athletes; Or, The Boys Who Won

Bound by friendship and a thirst for justice, a group of young athletes find themselves in a whirlwind of danger as they navigate the treacherous path set before them.

By Burt L. Standish

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When Titans Drive

In a world of timber and treachery, a young man must rise above sabotage and rivalries to save his livelihood from ruin.

By Burt L. Standish

(100)
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Frank Merriwell's Races

A brave college student must outsmart his enemies to protect his prized racehorse and achieve victory on the track.

By Burt L. Standish

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Lefty o' the bush

In a small town where baseball is everything, a rookie pitcher must overcome the boos to face his team's biggest rivals.

By Burt L. Standish

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Owen Clancy's Happy Trail; Or, The Motor Wizard in California

A young man's frantic search for his father in a bustling city erupts into hilarious chaos as he mistakes a stranger for his long-lost parent, sparking a wild adventure filled with friendship and family.

By Burt L. Standish

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Frank Merriwell's Reward

When a runaway vehicle, a mysterious suspect, and baseball rivalries collide, a group of friends faces challenges that test their courage and loyalty.

By Burt L. Standish

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Frank Merriwell's Nobility; Or, The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp

Bound for Europe, a group of ambitious students find themselves entangled in rising tensions with a threatening atmosphere on the open sea.

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