| Author |
Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Dick Merriwell Abroad; Or, The Ban of the Terrible Ten
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Dick Merriwell Abroad; Or, The Ban of the Terrible Ten" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Dick Merriwell and his friends as they venture to Scotland, where they explore historical sites and become embroiled in dramatic adventures. The characters are caught in a web of intrigue involving the mysterious Miguel Bunol and the turbulent past of Queen Mary, leading to a quest that tests their bravery and loyalty. At the start of the novel, Dick Merriwell, his friend Brad Buckhart, and Professor Zenas Gunn arrive in Edinburgh, excited to explore the historic city and the dramatic tales of Scottish heroes. They make their way to Holyrood Castle, where the professor shares the tragic story of Queen Mary, stirring the boys’ imaginations. Meanwhile, Brad reveals his worries about his feelings for Nadia Budthorne, who has gone missing along with her brother. As they confront their troublesome former classmates, which include Bunol and others, an unexpected plot unfolds that sees Dunbar Budthorne captured. In a world full of danger and deception, the friends’ loyalty is tested as they set out to rescue him and navigate the dark alleys of intrigue surrounding the Budthornes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Americans -- Europe -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41827 |
| Release Date |
Jan 12, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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