Project Gutenberg 2021-01-20 Public domain in the USA. 113 Standish, Burt L. 1866 1945 Patten, Gilbert Patten, William Gilbert Wilder, William West Wilder, William W. (William West) Patten, George William Patten, William G. (William Gilbert) Frank Merriwell's Prosperity; or, Toil Has Its Reward Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Frank Merriwell's Prosperity; or, Toil Has Its Reward" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the main character, Frank Merriwell, a dedicated and principled writer and actor, navigating the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of one’s actions within the backdrop of the theater world. The narrative delves into the struggles faced by Merriwell’s friend Bart Hodge, whose impulsive decisions lead to a spiral of conflict, eventual betrayal, and a desperate quest for redemption. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the stage of the Star Theater in Atchison, Kansas, as Frank Merriwell's company prepares for a performance of the play "True Blue." Tension arises when Bart Hodge, a talented but hot-headed actor, exhibits insubordination during rehearsal, leading to a confrontation with stage manager Roscoe Havener. This conflict ignites a deeper rift between Frank and Bart, as Frank attempts to mediate and understand Bart’s frustrations, which stem from a combination of personal pride and recent failures. Ultimately, Bart's emotional outburst culminates in his departure from the company, taking with him a significant amount of Frank's money. The stage is set for a gripping tale of loyalty tested through betrayal and the journey to restore one's honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Adventure stories Dime novels Merriwell, Frank (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Actors -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 457238 2025-07-25T11:33:26.846551 text/html 440640 2024-10-18T09:54:51 text/html 665879 2025-07-25T11:33:35.043448 application/epub+zip 662973 2025-07-25T11:33:28.439526 application/epub+zip 230992 2025-07-25T11:33:27.631494 application/epub+zip 775778 2025-07-25T11:33:39.568455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 756324 2025-07-25T11:33:34.255444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325359 2022-09-28T23:24:15.387614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372588 2025-07-25T11:33:25.032552 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 352650 2024-10-18T09:54:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17405 2025-07-25T11:33:39.712440 application/rdf+xml 21910 2025-07-25T11:33:27.757467 image/jpeg 2563 2025-07-25T11:33:27.697489 image/jpeg 620901 2025-07-25T11:33:26.889504 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia