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Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination

    Burt L. Standish's Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination is an adventure fiction novel.

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    About Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination

    "Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination" by Burt L. Standish is a juvenile adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Merriwell, a heroic figure known to young readers, who gets entangled with a traveling theater troupe called "Haley’s All-Star Combination." Through humorous encounters and dramatic turns, it captures the themes of friendship, determination, and adventure. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a chaotic scene involving a runaway donkey causing havoc during a parade. The protagonist, Frank Merriwell, intervenes, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. As he reunites with his old friends, Ephraim and Hans, the trio embarks on an adventure filled with comedic mishaps and theatrical performances. Throughout these initial chapters, we see Merriwell demonstrate his leadership and resourcefulness while reflecting on the economic struggles that lead him to seek work within the theater, setting the stage for the challenges and experiences he will face on the road.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Young men, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Adventure stories
    • Dime novels
    • Mystery fiction
    • Jealousy, Juvenile fiction
    • Merriwell, Frank, Juvenile fiction
    • Actors, Juvenile fiction
    • Attempted murder, Juvenile fiction
    • Traveling theater, Juvenile fiction
    • Morphine abuse, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination?

    Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination was written by Burt L. Standish.

    What genre is Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is Frank Merriwell on the Road; Or, The All-Star Combination free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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