BOOKS FOR YOUNG MEN

MERRIWELL SERIES

Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell

PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS

Fascinating Stories of Athletics


A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics. They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.



ALL TITLES ALWAYS IN PRINT

1—Frank Merriwell’s School Days By Burt L. Standish

2—Frank Merriwell’s Chums By Burt L. Standish

3—Frank Merriwell’s Foes By Burt L. Standish

4—Frank Merriwell’s Trip West By Burt L. Standish

5—Frank Merriwell Down South By Burt L. Standish

6—Frank Merriwell’s Bravery By Burt L. Standish

7—Frank Merriwell’s Hunting Tour By Burt L. Standish

8—Frank Merriwell in Europe By Burt L. Standish

9—Frank Merriwell at Yale By Burt L. Standish

10—Frank Merriwell’s Sports Afield By Burt L. Standish

11—Frank Merriwell’s Races By Burt L. Standish

12—Frank Merriwell’s Party By Burt L. Standish

13—Frank Merriwell’s Bicycle Tour By Burt L. Standish

14—Frank Merriwell’s Courage By Burt L. Standish

15—Frank Merriwell’s Daring By Burt L. Standish

16—Frank Merriwell’s Alarm By Burt L. Standish

17—Frank Merriwell’s Athletes By Burt L. Standish

18—Frank Merriwell’s Skill By Burt L. Standish

19—Frank Merriwell’s Champions By Burt L. Standish

20—Frank Merriwell’s Return to Yale By Burt L. Standish

21—Frank Merriwell’s Secret By Burt L. Standish

22—Frank Merriwell’s Danger By Burt L. Standish

23—Frank Merriwell’s Loyalty By Burt L. Standish

24—Frank Merriwell in Camp By Burt L. Standish

25—Frank Merriwell’s Vacation By Burt L. Standish

26—Frank Merriwell’s Cruise By Burt L. Standish

27—Frank Merriwell’s Chase By Burt L. Standish

28—Frank Merriwell in Maine By Burt L. Standish

29—Frank Merriwell’s Struggle By Burt L. Standish

30—Frank Merriwell’s First Job By Burt L. Standish

31—Frank Merriwell’s Opportunity By Burt L. Standish

32—Frank Merriwell’s Hard Luck By Burt L. Standish

33—Frank Merriwell’s Protégé By Burt L. Standish

34—Frank Merriwell on the Road By Burt L. Standish

35—Frank Merriwell’s Own Company By Burt L. Standish

36—Frank Merriwell’s Fame By Burt L. Standish

37—Frank Merriwell’s College Chums By Burt L. Standish

38—Frank Merriwell’s Problem By Burt L. Standish

39—Frank Merriwell’s Fortune By Burt L. Standish

40—Frank Merriwell’s New Comedian By Burt L. Standish

41—Frank Merriwell’s Prosperity By Burt L. Standish

42—Frank Merriwell’s Stage Hit By Burt L. Standish

43—Frank Merriwell’s Great Scheme By Burt L. Standish

44—Frank Merriwell in England By Burt L. Standish

45—Frank Merriwell on the Boulevards By Burt L. Standish

46—Frank Merriwell’s Duel By Burt L. Standish

47—Frank Merriwell’s Double Shot By Burt L. Standish

48—Frank Merriwell’s Baseball Victories By Burt L. Standish

49—Frank Merriwell’s Confidence By Burt L. Standish

50—Frank Merriwell’s Auto By Burt L. Standish

51—Frank Merriwell’s Fun By Burt L. Standish

52—Frank Merriwell’s Generosity By Burt L. Standish

In order that there may be no confusion, we desire to say that the books listed below will be issued during the respective months in New York City and vicinity. They may not reach the readers at a distance promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

To Be Published in January, 1923.

53—Frank Merriwell’s Tricks By Burt L. Standish

54—Frank Merriwell’s Temptation By Burt L. Standish

To Be Published in February, 1923.

55—Frank Merriwell on Top By Burt L. Standish

56—Frank Merriwell’s Luck By Burt L. Standish

To Be Published in March, 1923.

57—Frank Merriwell’s Mascot By Burt L. Standish

58—Frank Merriwell’s Reward By Burt L. Standish


Frank Merriwell’s Setback;

OR,

TRUE PLUCK WELCOMES DEFEAT

BY

BURT L. STANDISH

Author of the famous Merriwell Stories.

STREET & SMITH CORPORATION

PUBLISHERS

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Copyright, 1900-1901

By STREET & SMITH

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Frank Merriwell’s Setback

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