Standish, Burt L. 1866-1945 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frank Merriwell's Setback; Or, True Pluck Welcomes Defeat" by Burt L. Standish is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. Centering on the adventures of Frank Merriwell and his friends, the book explores themes of sportsmanship, friendship, and resilience, showcasing the high-spirited competition among college students. The story is filled with athletic challenges and showcases the values of hard work and integrity, making it particularly appealing to a young audience seeking inspiration. The opening of the story introduces Dick Starbright, a freshman at Yale who finds himself the target of a playful sophomore wager involving a bicycle race from New Haven to Guilford. The sophomores, known for their hazing antics, plot to trick Starbright by promoting him as "the giant of the wheel," leading to humorous misunderstandings as he becomes an unintentional celebrity of sorts. As he embarks on the ride, curious townsfolk mistake him for a professional cyclist, which adds to the comedic mischief before he even reaches his destination. The setup creates a lively atmosphere filled with camaraderie, teasing, and the anticipation of inevitable challenges, all of which set the stage for the unfolding, adventurous narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-08-03 Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Love stories Brothers -- Juvenile fiction Yale University -- Juvenile fiction Sports stories Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Hockey -- Juvenile fiction Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62829 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62829 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134440.0 62829