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Title: Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For
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Summary: "Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For" by Burt L. Standish is a sports novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell, an inspiring figure among his peers, as he supports his college baseball teammates through challenging games while fostering camaraderie and self-confidence. The narrative captures the essence of team spirit and personal redemption, showcasing themes of resilience, mentorship, and the strength found in unity. The opening of the book introduces us to a crucial baseball game in which Dick Merriwell plays a pivotal role, not just as a skilled athlete but as a supportive leader for his teammate, Sam Kates, who struggles with confidence. As the game unfolds, Merriwell encourages Kates to overcome his anxieties and perform at his best. Through a series of encouraging interactions, Merriwell helps Kates regain his composure, ultimately leading to a thrilling finish where Kates pitches successfully despite earlier challenges. This opening sets a tone of excitement and sets the stage for further developments involving sportsmanship, friendships, and impending adventures, hinting at deeper storylines that will involve both personal growth and external conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
EBook No.: 62930
Published: Aug 14, 2020
Downloads: 166
Language: English
Subject: Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For" by Burt L. Standish is a sports novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell, an inspiring figure among his peers, as he supports his college baseball teammates through challenging games while fostering camaraderie and self-confidence. The narrative captures the essence of team spirit and personal redemption, showcasing themes of resilience, mentorship, and the strength found in unity. The opening of the book introduces us to a crucial baseball game in which Dick Merriwell plays a pivotal role, not just as a skilled athlete but as a supportive leader for his teammate, Sam Kates, who struggles with confidence. As the game unfolds, Merriwell encourages Kates to overcome his anxieties and perform at his best. Through a series of encouraging interactions, Merriwell helps Kates regain his composure, ultimately leading to a thrilling finish where Kates pitches successfully despite earlier challenges. This opening sets a tone of excitement and sets the stage for further developments involving sportsmanship, friendships, and impending adventures, hinting at deeper storylines that will involve both personal growth and external conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945
EBook No.: 62930
Published: Aug 14, 2020
Downloads: 166
Language: English
Subject: Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.