Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)

Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 5208
Release: 2023-12-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This carefully edited collection of adventure & mystery novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. Patten used many other pseudonyms and wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series with brothers Frank and Dick Merriwell, who became icons of All-American sportsmanship. Apart from the Merriwell stories, Patten wrote 75 complete novels and an unknown number of stories. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. Table of Contents: The Merriwell Series: Frank Merriwell's Limit (Calling a Halt) Frank Merriwell's Chums Frank Merriwell Down South Frank Merriwell's Bravery Frank Merriwell at Yale (Freshman Against Freshman) Frank Merriwell's Races Frank Merriwell's Alarm (Doing His Best) Frank Merriwell's Athletes (The Boys Who Won) Frank Merriwell's Champions (All in the Game) Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale Frank Merriwell's Cruise Frank Merriwell's New Comedian (The Rise of a Star) Frank Merriwell's Reward Frank Merriwell's Backers (The Pride of His Friends) Frank Merriwell's Triumph (The Disappearance of Felicia) Frank Merriwell's Pursuit (How to Win) Frank Merriwell's Son (A Chip off the Old Block) Frank Merriwell's Nobility (The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp) Frank Merriwell, Junior's Golden Trail (The Fugitive Professor) Dick Merriwell's Trap (The Chap Who Bungled) Dick Merriwell Abroad (The Ban of the Terrible Ten) Dick Merriwell's Pranks (Lively Times in the Orient) Other Novels: Owen Clancy's Happy Trail (The Motor Wizard in California) Lefty Locke, Pitcher-Manager

Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)

Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 5209
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the 'Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)', readers are presented with an electrifying assemblage of action-packed narratives that encapsulate the essence of early 20th-century adventure fiction. This collection showcases a rich tapestry of literary styles, from suspenseful intrigues to high-stakes escapades, all unified under the overarching theme of daring heroics and unrelenting courage. The anthology stands as a testament to the genre's evolution, offering standout pieces that highlight the era's predilection for serialized storytelling, embodied within the thrilling exploits of iconic characters. The contributing authors, Burt L. Standish and Gilbert Patten, are celebrated figures in the realm of action and adventure literature, their works contributing significantly to the development of the genre. Their collective oeuvre, embedded in this collection, reflects the socio-cultural milieu of their time, capturing the zeitgeist with narratives that oscillate between audacious adventures and moral quandaries. This anthology not only collates their prolific contributions but also positions them within the broader historical and cultural movements of early serialized entertainment, offering readers insight into the genesis of action thriller tropes. This ultimate collection is an indispensable treasure trove for aficionados of action and adventure literature, presenting a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the exhilarating world crafted by Standish and Patten. Beyond its entertainment value, it serves as a scholarly resource that encapsulates the vibrancy and dynamism of early 20th-century fiction. Readers are encouraged to dive into this anthology for its historical significance, its diverse array of storytelling techniques, and the rich dialogue it fosters between the intersecting worlds of its spirited protagonists.

BURT L. STANDISH Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)

BURT L. STANDISH Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 5198
Release: 2017-06-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8075833759

This carefully edited collection of adventure & mystery novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. Patten used many other pseudonyms and wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series with brothers Frank and Dick Merriwell, who became icons of All-American sportsmanship. Apart from the Merriwell stories, Patten wrote 75 complete novels and an unknown number of stories. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. Table of Contents: The Merriwell Series: Frank Merriwell's Limit (Calling a Halt) Frank Merriwell's Chums Frank Merriwell Down South Frank Merriwell's Bravery Frank Merriwell at Yale (Freshman Against Freshman) Frank Merriwell's Races Frank Merriwell's Alarm (Doing His Best) Frank Merriwell's Athletes (The Boys Who Won) Frank Merriwell's Champions (All in the Game) Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale Frank Merriwell's Cruise Frank Merriwell's New Comedian (The Rise of a Star) Frank Merriwell's Reward Frank Merriwell's Backers (The Pride of His Friends) Frank Merriwell's Triumph (The Disappearance of Felicia) Frank Merriwell's Pursuit (How to Win) Frank Merriwell's Son (A Chip off the Old Block) Frank Merriwell's Nobility (The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp) Frank Merriwell, Junior's Golden Trail (The Fugitive Professor) Dick Merriwell's Trap (The Chap Who Bungled) Dick Merriwell Abroad (The Ban of the Terrible Ten) Dick Merriwell's Pranks (Lively Times in the Orient) Other Novels: Owen Clancy's Happy Trail (The Motor Wizard in California) Lefty Locke, Pitcher-Manager

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1986-08-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780515090178

THE FIRST COZY MYSTERY IN THE BELOVED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CAT WHO SERIES! The world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran, it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment for The Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalized paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding—this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reporter talents to art. But Qwilleran and his newly found partner, Koko the brilliant Siamese cat, are in their element—sniffing out clues and confounding criminals intent on mayhem and murder. This riveting beginning to the Cat Who series is the perfect cozy mystery for cat lovers to start sleuthing!

The Oxford History of World Cinema

The Oxford History of World Cinema
Author: Geoffrey Nowell-Smith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 847
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 0198742428

Featuring nearly three thousand film stills, production shots, and other illustrations, an authoritative history of the cinema traces the development of the medium, its filmmakers and stars, and the evolution of national cinemas around the world.

The Fifth Dimension Catapult

The Fifth Dimension Catapult
Author: Murray Leinster
Publisher: eStar Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1612100449

The story of Tommy Reames extraordinary rescue of Professor Denham and his daughter-marooned in the fifth dimension.

Tarzan, Conqueror of Mars

Tarzan, Conqueror of Mars
Author: Will Murray
Publisher: Altus Press
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2020-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781618274564

Stranded on the Red Planet, Tarzan of the Apes searches for the one man who could show him the path home-John Carter, Warlord of Mars!

Pulp Classics

Pulp Classics
Author: John Gregory Betancourt
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 080951110X

The famous "weird menace" pulp magazines of the 1930s and 1940s are among the rarest and most sought-after publications by collectors. The "Spicy" magazines -- which included Spicy Mystery, Spicy Adventure, Spicy Detective, and others -- published a titilating mix of fantasy, horror, mystery, and suspense, punctuated by episodes of torture, sadism, sex, and other risque elements. Although tame by current standards, and sometimes of dubious literary merit, these publications presented tales which thrilled a sensation-hungry audience. Despite the themes and constraints of the market, writers who would later become famous -- including Hugh B. Cave, E. Hoffman Price, Robert Leslie Bellem, and many more -- were frequent contributors. The February 1937 issue features Bellem, Hugh Speer, Justin Case (Hugh B. Cave), and many others -- plus all the classic "spicy" artwork!

Murder for Pleasure

Murder for Pleasure
Author: Howard Haycraft
Publisher: Dover Publications
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2019-02-13
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0486829308

"Genuinely fascinating reading."—The New York Times Book Review "Diverting and patently authoritative."—The New Yorker "Grand and fascinating … a history, a compendium and a critical study all in one, and all first rate."—Rex Stout "A landmark … a brilliant study written with charm and authority."—Ellery Queen "This book is of permanent value. It should be on the shelf of every reader of detective stories."—Erle Stanley Gardner Author Howard Haycraft, an expert in detective fiction, traces the genre's development from the 1840s through the 1940s. Along the way, he charts the innovations of Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, and Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as the modern influence of George Simenon, Josephine Tey, and others. Additional topics include a survey of the critical literature, a detective story quiz, and a Who's Who in Detection.

The Gothic Imagination

The Gothic Imagination
Author: John C. Tibbetts
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 841
Release: 2011-10-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0230337961

This book brings together the author's interviews with many prominent figures in fantasy, horror, and science fiction to examine the traditions and extensions of the gothic mode of storytelling over the last 200 years and its contemporary influence on film and media.