Gilbert Patten – författare

American drama critic George Jean Nathan once expressed a hope in a ""Suggestion for a Biography"" for The American Mercury: ""A book I should like to read - and doubtless there are thousands of ex-youngsters of the 1800's and early 1890's who have the same feeling about it as I have - would be a biography, or better still an autobiography, if he is still living, of the man known as Burt Standish, author of the famous Frank Merriwell literature. Who was this Standish; whence came he; what was his history?""              Now, nineteen years after his death and thirty-four years after Nathan expressed his wish, the autobiography of Burt L. Standish, who was really Gilbert Patten, appears for the first time. The author of the Frank and Dick Merriwell stories had not quite completed his account of himself but it has been possible, from his papers, for Harriet Hinsdale and Tony London to reconstruct the last phase of a long, happy, and exciting life. The result is a book scarcely less absorbing than the purely fictional accounts Gilbert Patten wrote.              The Merriwell books, from their inception in 1896 to today, have sold more than 500,000,000 copies. With their success, Patten (or Burt L. Standish) became the real king of the dime and half-dime novelists. His heroes remain today among the best-remembered figures of an age of derring-do.

This carefully crafted ebook: "FRANK & DICK MERRIWELL – Ultimate Collection: 20+ Mystery & Adventure Books in One Volume (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Frank and Dick Merriwell are fictional characters appearing in a series of adventure novels and short stories. The models for all later American juvenile sports fiction, Merriwells excelled at football, baseball, basketball, crew and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wrongs. They are half-brothers, but there is a marked difference between them. Frank usually handles challenges on his own while Dick has mysterious friends and skills that help him.William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. He wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is the most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series.Table of Contents:Frank Merriwell''s Limit (Calling a Halt)Frank Merriwell''s ChumsFrank Merriwell Down SouthFrank Merriwell''s BraveryFrank Merriwell at Yale (Freshman Against Freshman)Frank Merriwell''s RacesFrank Merriwell''s Alarm (Doing His Best)Frank Merriwell''s Athletes (The Boys Who Won)Frank Merriwell''s Champions (All in the Game)Frank Merriwell''s Return to YaleFrank Merriwell''s CruiseFrank Merriwell''s New Comedian (The Rise of a Star)Frank Merriwell''s RewardFrank Merriwell''s Backers (The Pride of His Friends)Frank Merriwell''s Triumph (The Disappearance of Felicia)Frank Merriwell''s Pursuit (How to Win)Frank Merriwell''s Son (A Chip off the Old Block)Frank Merriwell''s Nobility (The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp)Frank Merriwell, Junior''s Golden Trail (The Fugitive Professor)Dick Merriwell''s Trap (The Chap Who Bungled)Dick Merriwell Abroad (The Ban of the Terrible Ten)Dick Merriwell''s Pranks (Lively Times in the Orient)

The ''Frank & Dick Merriwell – Ultimate Crime & Mystery Collection: 20+ Books in One Volume'' epitomizes the thrilling domain of early American detective and adventure fiction, weaving complex narratives of heroism, morality, and intrigue. The anthology showcases a variety of literary styles from action-packed tales to psychological puzzles, underscoring the evolution of the genre during its formative years. The collection''s significance lies not only in its historical value but also in its ability to engage with motifs of justice, ethics, and the societal role of the individual, encapsulated vividly across the illustrated narratives included in this voluminous edition. Burt L. Standish and Gilbert Patten, renowned for their prolific contributions to the crime and mystery genre, collectively embody the spirit of late 19th and early 20th-century American literature. Their creations, Frank and Dick Merriwell, are iconic characters who navigate the complexities of American life through wit and bravery, reflecting the societal attitudes and cultural currents of their time. This anthology not only celebrates their literary craftsmanship but also highlights how these narratives have shaped the perceptual frameworks of their contemporary readership, resonating with themes of American identity and moral fortitude. This collection is an indispensable resource for enthusiasts of classic American mystery and detective stories. The anthology offers readers a rare glimpse into the panoramic array of narratives that have defined and enriched the crime genre. By delving into these stories, readers are invited to explore the depths of human character and societal interaction through dramatically different lenses. The ''Frank & Dick Merriwell – Ultimate Crime & Mystery Collection'' is not just a testament to Standish and Patten''s literary legacies; it is a portal to the past, providing educational value, entertainment, and a profound collection of culturally significant storytelling.