Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends
Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends

Author: Burt L. Standish

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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In Burt L. Standish's 'Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends', readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of friendship, loyalty, and courage within a sportsman's context. The book features vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, placing it firmly within the realm of classic American adventure literature. Standish's narrative style keeps readers captivated as they follow Frank Merriwell's journey through challenges and triumphs, ultimately showcasing the true meaning of friendship and support. The novel's exploration of themes such as teamwork and dedication resonates with readers of all ages, making it a timeless classic in the realm of adventure fiction. Standish's careful attention to detail and character development sets 'Frank Merriwell's Backers' apart as a must-read for fans of the genre, offering both entertainment and valuable life lessons. Recommended for those seeking a gripping and inspiring story of camaraderie and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Ring
Ring

Author: Jonathan Yardley

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9780742511606

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"Sportswriter, storyteller, humorist - Ring Lardner was an American original. In this affectionate, entertaining, and authoritative biography, critic Jonathan Yardley gives us a new look at Lardner's all too short life and career."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

You Know Me Al
You Know Me Al

Author: Ring Lardner

Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780760758335

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Ring Lardner, America's great humorist and shortstory writer, began his career as a sports writer. Because of his interest in baseball, he began putting stories in his newspaper column that were purportedly written by unlettered athletes. Lardner, who had an excellent ear for dialogue, actually wrote these stories in the voice of the fictional rookie ballplayer Jack Keefe, a White Sox pitcher, who writes letters to his friend Al Blanchard back home in Bedford, Indiana. Several streams of American comic tradition merge in You Know Me Al: the comic letter, the wisecrack, the braggart character, the use of sporting vocabulary and fractured English as a means to apologetics. This collection of short stories revealed Lardner's talent for the sports idiom he made famous. Usually cynical and pessimistic, his stories are peopled by ordinary characters. Lardner often used his own experiences as the model or inspiration for the fiction he wrote.

Summer in Williamsburg
Summer in Williamsburg

Author: Daniel Fuchs

Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780881840063

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Describes the lives of the Jewish inhabitants of a tenement building in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn in the thirties