Standish, Burt L. 1866-1945 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature" by Burt L. Standish is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows the titular character, Frank Merriwell, a respected and successful student athlete at Yale, who suddenly goes missing, causing concern among his friends and teammates. As the plot unfolds, themes of loyalty, rivalry, and moral integrity come to the forefront, with Merriwell's character serving as a beacon of virtue amid the chaos. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a dramatic situation at Yale, where the absence of Frank Merriwell creates upheaval among the baseball team as they prepare for an important trip. His friends express their worries, and the tension escalates when rumors about his sudden departure begin to circulate, hinting at potential scandal. As various characters react to Frank’s absence, we are introduced to Dade Morgan, an ambitious freshman who is determined to make a mark on the team, and Bart Hodge, who fiercely defends his friend’s honor. The narrative unfolds amidst a backdrop of college athletics and personal struggles, suggesting that the story will delve into both sporting rivalries and deeper issues of friendship and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-04-17 Produced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction College stories Yale University -- Juvenile fiction Baseball stories Teamwork (Sports) -- Juvenile fiction Sportsmanship -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61853 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61853 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134427.0 61853