Standish, Burt L. 1866-1945 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frank Merriwell's Alarm; Or, Doing His Best" by Burt L. Standish is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows Frank Merriwell and his friends as they embark on a thrilling yet perilous journey, facing various challenges in a harsh desert environment. The narrative is centered around themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening of the story introduces Frank and his companions as they navigate the American desert, grappling with extreme thirst and the physical toll of their journey. Initially optimistic, the boys experience a critical moment when a mirage of a lake triggers despair and conflict among them. Frank takes on a leadership role, demonstrating his determination to keep the group united and motivated. The tension escalates as he races to save his friend Jack from pursuing a non-existent lake, showcasing both the physical and psychological struggles they endure. Overall, the beginning sets up the high-stakes adventure that unfolds as they confront both internal squabbles and external dangers in their quest for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-28 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Adventure stories College students -- Juvenile fiction West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Bicycle touring -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38429 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38429 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133857.0 38429