Frank Merriwell's Nobility; Or, The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp by Burt L. Standish

"Frank Merriwell's Nobility; Or, The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the exploits of Frank Merriwell, a determined and resourceful young man who embarks on a journey to Europe on the tramp steamer "Eagle" with friends to further his studies after overcoming hardships that forced him to leave Yale. The story hints at themes of adventure, resilience, and the spirit of camaraderie among the young protagonists. At the start of the narrative, we meet Frank Merriwell and his companions as they set sail from New York, reflecting on their past experiences and ambitions. Frank, having faced adversity with optimism, is excited about the journey ahead and preparing for a fresh chapter in his life. However, the opening chapters also introduce tension when a Frenchman aboard expresses disdain for the boisterous American students, leading to an altercation that foreshadows potential conflict during their voyage. The presence of mysterious characters, like Bloodgood and Montfort, and hints of danger set up an atmosphere ripe for intrigue, promising readers an engaging tale filled with suspense and character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
Title Frank Merriwell's Nobility; Or, The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp
Credits Produced by David Garcia, David Starner, Brett Koonce and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 10904
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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