Burt L. Standish

Burt L. Standish was a prolific American author known primarily for his engaging and adventurous tales aimed at young readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in the 1850s, Standish became renowned for his series featuring the athletic and daring hero, Frank Merriwell. These stories, which centered around themes of sportsmanship, bravery, and moral integrity, captivated a generation and sparked a love for adventure among youth. His ability to weave excitement with valuable life lessons made his works beloved classics of their time.

Owen Clancy's Run Of Luck

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Burt L. Standish



Owen Clancy befriends a lad he saves from peril. He and his friend foil a nefarious plot. - Summary by Howard Skyman

Frank Merriwell’s Trust (Dramatic Reading)

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Frank Merriwell is from Yale he excelled at football, baseball, basketball, crew and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wron…

The Rockspur Eleven

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A fine football story for boys. This is another dime novel from the author of the Frank Merriman series. (Summary by Burt L. Standish)

Frank Merriwell at Yale; Or, Freshman Against Freshman

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Gilbert Patten, writing under the pen name of Burt L. Standish, wrote innumerable novels that were very popular in their time. His Frank Mer…