| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Illustrator |
Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957 |
| Title |
Frank Merriwell's brother : Or, The greatest triumph of all
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| Original Publication |
Philadelphia: David McKay, Publisher, 1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, Sue Clark, Rod Crawford, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Frank Merriwell's Brother: Or, The Greatest Triumph of All" by Burt L. Standish is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Frank Merriwell and his college experiences at Yale, where he enjoys immense popularity and success. The narrative encompasses themes of friendship, rivalry, and the pursuit of honor, highlighting Frank's journey as he prepares to graduate and confront various challenges. The opening of the book presents a lively and humorous scene as Frank Merriwell enters his room to a joyful and chaotic reception from his friends celebrating his achievements. Among the group are familiar characters from his college days, each expressing delight and camaraderie. The atmosphere is filled with laughter, banter, and a sense of nostalgia as Frank reflects on his time at Yale. However, this joyful moment is juxtaposed with an underlying tension introduced by the mention of a mysterious message, which prompts questions about loyalty and rivalry, especially considering the presence of characters like Roland Packard, who harbors darker intentions. The setting establishes a contrast between Frank's triumphs and the challenges that lie ahead, setting the stage for a mix of lighthearted adventure and serious conflict in the chapters to follow. (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 |
Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Colorado -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Baseball stories
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| Subject |
Teamwork (Sports) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71945 |
| Release Date |
Oct 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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