Standish, Burt L. 1866-1945 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination" by Burt L. Standish is a juvenile adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Merriwell, a heroic figure known to young readers, who gets entangled with a traveling theater troupe called "Haley’s All-Star Combination." Through humorous encounters and dramatic turns, it captures the themes of friendship, determination, and adventure. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a chaotic scene involving a runaway donkey causing havoc during a parade. The protagonist, Frank Merriwell, intervenes, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. As he reunites with his old friends, Ephraim and Hans, the trio embarks on an adventure filled with comedic mishaps and theatrical performances. Throughout these initial chapters, we see Merriwell demonstrate his leadership and resourcefulness while reflecting on the economic struggles that lead him to seek work within the theater, setting the stage for the challenges and experiences he will face on the road. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-11-19 David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Dime novels Mystery fiction Jealousy -- Juvenile fiction Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Actors -- Juvenile fiction Attempted murder -- Juvenile fiction Traveling theater -- Juvenile fiction Morphine abuse -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63815 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134453.0 63815