Dick Merriwell'S Day Iron Nerve

By Burt L. Standish

Book Overview

A brisk, breathless ride through late nineteenth-century America, Dick Merriwell's Day Iron Nerve plugs you straight into the thrill of juvenile adventure fiction that still feels immediate. A hero for the ages, Merriwell faces tests of courage under pressure that test body and spirit in equal measure. This restored edition offers more than nostalgia: it presents a tight, pulsing form typical of the dime novel series, where pulp boys adventure meets sporting rivalry themes and the enduring vigil of discipline and endurance. The tale tracks character, nerve, and grit as young readers follow a brisk sequence of trials, friendships and rivalries, with a clear through-line about perseverance and honour. It's accessible to casual readers while resonant for collectors of classic fiction who appreciate the cultural snapshots of American juvenile adventure, Yale sports fiction and New England dime novels that helped shape the genre. Dick Merriwell's Day Iron Nerve carries both literary and historical significance: a window into a publishing era that forged popular, goal-driven youngsters' fiction and inspired generations of sport-inspired storytelling. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a tangible link to a beloved era of American popular literature. For young readers and seasoned enthusiasts alike, it rewards repeat reading and respectful reverence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354847110
• ISBN13: 9789354847110
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"