Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players - Standish, Burt L.
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Dick Merriwell's heroic players or how the Yale nine won the championship explores ambition, teamwork and integrity as young athletes face challenges both on and off the baseball field. The novel reflects on how dedication to fair play and loyalty to friends provide strength when navigating competition and personal trials. The narrative highlights the tension between honest effort and the forces of jealousy or deception that seek to undermine success. Set against the backdrop of college athletics, the story captures the excitement of sports while showing how true character is revealed through…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Dick Merriwell's heroic players or how the Yale nine won the championship explores ambition, teamwork and integrity as young athletes face challenges both on and off the baseball field. The novel reflects on how dedication to fair play and loyalty to friends provide strength when navigating competition and personal trials. The narrative highlights the tension between honest effort and the forces of jealousy or deception that seek to undermine success. Set against the backdrop of college athletics, the story captures the excitement of sports while showing how true character is revealed through perseverance and moral choices. The work emphasizes the importance of resilience and unity in overcoming both external obstacles and internal conflicts. Through moments of tension, determination and triumph, the novel portrays how ambition can align with fairness, and how victory is most meaningful when achieved with honor. The journey of the players offers insight into how challenges shape personal growth and deepen bonds of friendship.
Autorenporträt
Burt L. Standish (1856-1940) was a prominent American author known for his prolific contributions to the genre of adventure and sports fiction. Born in New York, Standish gained widespread recognition for his engaging and action-packed novels, often centered around themes of racing, competition, and dynamic heroism. His most notable works include the Dave Dashaway series, which reflects his passion for aviation and thrilling exploits. Standish's writing is characterized by its focus on high-speed action and dramatic storytelling, capturing the excitement of motor racing and other adventurous pursuits. His ability to create suspenseful plots and vivid characters made him a favorite among readers seeking thrilling and energetic narratives. His work often mirrors the cultural fascination with technological advancements and the thrill of competition during the early 20th century. Standish's novels, including Shaming the Speed Limit, exemplify his knack for combining sports drama with engaging adventure, securing his place as a significant figure in American literature of his time. His legacy endures through his impactful stories that continue to captivate fans of action and adventure.