Frank Merriwell's Setback: A Story For Boys (1901)

By Burt L. Standish

Book Overview

Frank Merriwell's Setback: A Story For Boys is a novel written by Burt L. Standish and first published in 1901. The book is part of the Frank Merriwell series and follows the adventures of the titular character, Frank Merriwell, a young college student and athlete.The story begins with Frank and his friends returning to Yale University for their sophomore year. Frank is a star athlete and is expected to lead the Yale football team to victory. However, things take a turn for the worse when Frank is accused of cheating on an exam and is expelled from Yale.Determined to clear his name, Frank sets out to find the real culprit and prove his innocence. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including a dangerous encounter with a group of criminals.As the story unfolds, Frank's character is tested, and he must rely on his intelligence, athleticism, and determination to overcome the obstacles in his way. The book is a thrilling adventure that is sure to captivate young readers with its action-packed plot, relatable characters, and timeless themes of honesty, perseverance, and friendship.Overall, Frank Merriwell's Setback: A Story For Boys is a classic tale of redemption and the triumph of good over evil, making it a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054890166X
• ISBN13: 9780548901663
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"