Burt L. Standish

1866–1945

1 series 2 books in order

William George Gilbert Patten was an American writer who lived from 1866 to 1945. He is best known for writing dime novels, a popular form of inexpensive fiction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Patten is particularly recognized for creating the Frank Merriwell stories, a series of adventure novels that featured a heroic protagonist. He wrote these stories under the pen name Burt L. Standish. His work contributed to the development of the adventure and sports fiction genres during his time.

Born
1866
Known for
Merriwell Series

Series by Burt L. Standish

Merriwell Series

2 books in order · 1901–1904

  1. Cover of Frank Merriwell's false friend

    Frank Merriwell's false friend

    1901 · Burt L. Standish

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How many books has Burt L. Standish written?

We list 2 books by Burt L. Standish across 1 series, published between 1901–1904 — each shown in full reading order.

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