Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale

"Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Frank Merriwell, a popular and athletic student at Yale University, as he navigates the challenges of returning to campus for a new academic year. Throughout the novel, Frank interacts with his friends, discusses college life, and becomes embroiled in a scandalous accusation concerning cheating during an examination. The opening of the book introduces Frank Merriwell as he arrives on campus and reconnects with his classmates after summer break. Through humorous exchanges and light-hearted banter, the narrative establishes his character as well-liked and clever. As Frank engages in conversations about college society, hazing, and upcoming examinations, the mood is jovial. However, the tone shifts when the plot unfolds to involve issues of academic integrity and a secretive chimney that leads to unexpected events, including accusations of cheating that threaten Frank's reputation and standing at the university. The reader is drawn into a mix of collegiate camaraderie, intrigue, and the struggle for honesty in the competitive environment of Yale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

William George "Gilbert" Patten was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name Burt L. Standish.