| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Frank Merriwell Down South
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Frank Merriwell Down South" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of Frank Merriwell, a young hero, as he explores the wild regions of Mexico alongside his companions. The novel is rich with themes of exploration and danger, and it hints at a quest for a legendary treasure known as the Silver Palace, intertwining elements of mystery and action as the characters confront bandits and unexpected foes. The opening of the book introduces Frank Merriwell and his companions in a remote adobe hut in the Mexican desert. They encounter a dying man, Jack Burk, who speaks of a mythical treasure in the Sierra Madre Mountains but ultimately succumbs to his injuries. As Frank and his friends grapple with disbelief and the reality of the man's tale, they soon find themselves in peril as bandits, led by the notorious Pacheco, chase an American who seeks refuge. Burk's quest for the Silver Palace instigates a series of thrilling escapades that involve mystery, danger, and a fight for survival, foreshadowing the challenges the characters will face on their journey. (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 |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22424 |
| Release Date |
Aug 29, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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