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Frank Merriwell's RacesBurt L. Standish

Frank Merriwell's Races

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Original author: Burt L. Standish

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"Frank Merriwell's Races" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the character Frank Merriwell, a young man attending Yale who has recently purchased a thoroughbred horse named Nemo. As the story unfolds, Merriwell faces various challenges, including plots against him by his rivals, as he prepares for races and navigates the complexities of college life. The opening of the narrative introduces Merriwell and his friends admiring Nemo, discussing his racing potential, and hinting at Merriwell’s past heroic deeds. As the chapter progresses, it becomes clear that Frank is not only dealing with the joys of owning a horse but also threats from enemies seeking revenge. He encounters strange figures showing unwelcome interest in Nemo and finds himself embroiled in a series of intrigues that may jeopardize his horse's well-being. The mix of friendship, rivalry, and the thrill of horse racing sets an engaging atmosphere, promising excitement for readers who enjoy tales of adventure, loyalty, and competition.

Frank Merriwell's Races, by Burt L. Standish. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #21958.

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37 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: Horse Talk2,492 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: An Adventure on the Road2,090 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Teaching a Rascal a Lesson1,632 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Birds of a Feather3,344 words
  5. 5.Chapter V: What a Hair Can Do1,565 words
  6. 6.Chapter VI: Prince and the Eavesdropper2,040 words
  7. 7.Chapter VII: The Plot1,125 words
  8. 8.Chapter VIII: Taking Chances2,807 words
  9. 9.Chapter IX: A Strong Accusation1,890 words
  10. 10.Chapter X: A Fight Against Odds3,176 words
  11. 11.Chapter XI: A Matter of Speculation1,461 words
  12. 12.Chapter XII: The Challenge1,737 words
  13. 13.Chapter XIII: The Wrestling Match2,291 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIV: Plotting Fun1,590 words
  15. 15.Chapter XV: Thornton's "mash."1,258 words
  16. 16.Chapter XVI: Another Challenge1,762 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVII: Pure Grit1,944 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVIII: After the Boat Race1,218 words
  19. 19.Chapter XIX: The Yale Spirit1,086 words
  1. 20.Chapter XX: Spurning a Bribe1,628 words
  2. 21.Chapter XXI: On the Special Train2,154 words
  3. 22.Chapter XXII: The Fight on the Train1,340 words
  4. 23.Chapter XXIII: Seen Again1,489 words
  5. 24.Chapter XXIV: Two Warnings1,950 words
  6. 25.Chapter XXV: The Theatre Party1,773 words
  7. 26.Chapter XXVI: Trapped2,557 words
  8. 27.Chapter XXVII: An Emissary From the West1,346 words
  9. 28.Chapter XXVIII: Friends or Foes1,598 words
  10. 29.Chapter XXIX: Talk of a Tour2,238 words
  11. 30.Chapter XXX: A Hot Run2,356 words
  12. 31.Chapter XXXI: An Incentive to Win1,016 words
  13. 32.Chapter XXXII: The Run to the Station1,242 words
  14. 33.Chapter XXXIII: Enemies at Work1,802 words
  15. 34.Chapter XXXIV: Baseball2,231 words
  16. 35.Chapter XXXV: Kidnaped1,194 words
  17. 36.Chapter XXXVI: The Tournament1,429 words
  18. 37.Chapter XXXVII: To Victory--Conclusion1,460 words