| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Frank Merriwell's Endurance; or, A Square Shooter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Frank Merriwell's Endurance; or, A Square Shooter" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story follows Frank Merriwell, a renowned athlete and embodiment of high ideals, as he navigates challenges in sports and personal conduct. The narrative emphasizes themes of fair play, competition, and character development amidst thrilling athletic events. The opening of the novel introduces Frank Merriwell on his journey with his athletic team as they stop in Omaha to visit the Midwestern Athletic Association, where boxing, wrestling, and fencing are the main events. Merriwell quickly forms a connection with Hugh Morton, the association's president, and they meet François L’Estrange, a skilled fencing instructor. Frank's love for fencing is reignited during this visit, and he finds himself challenged by a fellow club member, Fred Darleton. The interaction showcases the competitive spirit and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of camaraderie, rivalry, and the moral dimensions of sportsmanship as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Sports -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56278 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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