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.
Frank Merriwell's First Job; Or, At the Foot of the Ladder
A young man's privileged world crumbles, compelling him to trade his college dreams for a challenging journey of self-reliance and ambition.
By Burt L. Standish
The Rockspur Eleven: A Fine Football Story for Boys
In a world of friendship and rivalry, a young football player must conquer his temper to overcome a cocky new coach and lead his team to victory.
By Burt L. Standish
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
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
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
Shaming the Speed Limit
In a time of change, a daring romance sparks between a book-loving girl and a brave stranger, challenging her father's rigid rules and redefining love's speed.
By Burt L. Standish
Frank Merriwell's Cruise
A group of friends set sail on a yacht, unaware that old enemies and a streak of bad luck will turn their adventure into a desperate fight for survival.
By Burt L. Standish
Frank Merriwell's brother : $b Or, The greatest triumph of all
Amidst college triumphs and celebratory chaos, a hidden message hints at treacherous rivalries and challenges to come.
By Burt L. Standish
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
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.
By Burt L. Standish
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
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
Frank Merriwell's Trust; Or, Never Say Die
** A morally upright athlete plunges into the shadowy world of New York City to save his friend from ruin, testing the bonds of loyalty and the strength of character.
By Burt L. Standish
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
Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the Championship
** Brothers risk everything to stand against classmates trying to tear them down while trying to achieve championship status.
By Burt L. Standish
Dick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the Varsity
A talented athlete must help his friend balance the demands of college football with the looming threat of academic failure.
By Burt L. Standish
Dick Merriwell's Pranks; Or, Lively Times in the Orient
In a land far from home, a professor's silly crush ignites a whirlwind of comical chaos, turning a simple trip into an egg-slinging adventure for two mischievous friends.
By Burt L. Standish
Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For
A compassionate athlete guides his teammates through nail-biting games, fostering camaraderie and pushing them towards self-belief and victory.
By Burt L. Standish
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.
By Burt L. Standish
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.
By Burt L. Standish