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Title: Dick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron Nerve
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Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
EBook No.: 61174
Published: Jan 14, 2020
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Dime novels
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron Nerve
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
EBook No.: 61174
Published: Jan 14, 2020
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Dime novels
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.