Burt L. Standish

1866–1945

2 series 13 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, Big League

Series by Burt L. Standish

Merriwell Series

2 books in order · 1901–1904

Frank Merriwell's false friend

1901 · Burt L. Standish
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Dick Merriwell's Assurance

1904 · Burt L. Standish
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Big League

11 books in order · 1914–1924

Brick King, backstop

1914 · Burt L. Standish
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Lefty o' the big league

1914 · Burt L. Standish
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Lefty o' the Blue Stockings

1914 · Burt L. Standish
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Lefty o' the bush

1914 · Burt L. Standish

Lefty o' the bush by Burt L. Standish is a fictional work originally published in the early 20th century, preserved in microfilm format by the…
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Lefty o' the training camp

1914 · Burt L. Standish
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Courtney of the center garden

1915 · Burt L. Standish
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Covering the look-in corner

1915 · Burt L. Standish
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The making of a big leaguer

1915 · Burt L. Standish
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Lefty Locke, pitcher-manager

1916 · Burt L. Standish

Lefty Locke, pitcher-manager is a baseball-themed novel written by Burt L. Standish. The book features a frontispiece as its sole illustration and…
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The man on first

1920 · Burt L. Standish
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Burt L. Standish written?

We list 13 books by Burt L. Standish across 2 series, published between 1901–1924 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Burt L. Standish's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Frank Merriwell's false friend.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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