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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aStandish, Burt L.,
_d1866-1945
245 1 0 _aDick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron Nerve
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-14
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Dick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron Nerve" by Burt L. Standish is a sports novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the titular character, Dick Merriwell, who is the captain of the Fairhaven baseball team as they battle for championship glory in a competitive league. The narrative emphasizes themes of sportsmanship, determination, and camaraderie while showcasing the excitement of athletic contests. The beginning of the novel sets the stage for a tight race for the pennant, with the Fairhaven team facing a crucial game against the Rockford team. Following a tense match that ended in defeat for Fairhaven, Dick Merriwell and his teammates prepare for the next game, eager to secure their place in the standings. However, as Dick's friend and catcher, Buckhart, begins to feel unwell for unusual reasons, the atmosphere becomes increasingly fraught with tension. Suspense builds as it is revealed that the opposition is attempting to sabotage Fairhaven, introducing conflict that will play out as the story unfolds. The opening chapters effectively establish a sense of urgency and anticipation for the upcoming game while highlighting the integrity and challenges faced by the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBaseball -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aDime novels
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61174
999 _c102000
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