Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the Championship: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the Championship: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the Championship is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Standish, Burt L. (1866–1945).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the Championship" by Burt L. Standish is a sports novel written in the early 20th century." It primarily revolves around the adventures of the Merriwell brothers, particularly Dick Merriwell, as they navigate the challenges of college baseball and athletics while maintaining high moral standards. The book showcases themes of ambition, teamwork, and fair play, appealing to young readers interested in sports and character-building stories. "The opening of the novel introduces Jim Phillips, a sophomore pitcher for Yale, who is preparing for an important baseball game against Harvard." The atmosphere is tense as Jim and his teammates discuss their formidable opponent, especially a pitcher named Briggs. As the team practices, underlying tensions emerge, particularly from jealous classmates who resent Jim’s success on the field. This jealousy becomes a catalyst for conflict, and a mysterious registered letter adds further intrigue to the plot. With a protest from Harvard accusing Jim of professional misconduct looming, the chapter sets the stage for a deeper investigation into loyalty, friendship, and the lengths individuals may go to undermine one another.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the Championship
- Author credits: Standish, Burt L. (1866–1945)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
- Dime novels
- Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Yale University -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Category: Sports/Hobbies
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