02280cam a22003373u 4500 39433 UtSlPG 20260610133913.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-12 E-text prepared by Roger Frank, Demian Katz, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Frank Merriwell's Backers; Or, The Pride of His Friends" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of Frank Merriwell, a young man caught in a dangerous situation involving a mining syndicate and a cast of ruthless outlaws. As Frank navigates through perilous traps, threats to his life, and a wealthy mining trust eager to take his claim, he embodies the qualities of courage, wits, and resilience. The opening of the novel introduces us to Frank Merriwell, who finds himself cornered by a group of armed ruffians in Arizona, determined to retrieve valuable papers he possesses. In a display of cunning, Frank manages to evade capture as an Indian ally, Old Joe Crowfoot, takes a vital package to safety. As the night progresses, Frank uses his resourcefulness to confront his captors and maintain his hope for escape while contemplating the corrupt motivations behind the mining trust's actions. The tension and stakes are set high, inviting readers into a thrilling narrative filled with adventure, conflict, and the promise of resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Arizona -- Juvenile fiction Mines and mineral resources -- Juvenile fiction Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39433 80272 80272