
Frank Merriwell, the celebrated Yale athlete, sets sail for a leisurely cruise along the Maine coast aboard his sleek yacht, the White Wings. Accompanying him are his loyal friends—Bart, Bruce, Jack and the outspoken Dutch lad, Hans—who share his love of sport and adventure. Their arrival at the bustling harbor of Belfast is greeted by the clang of steamboat whistles and the curious eyes of local cyclists watching from the wharf.
The town’s lively atmosphere soon draws the group into an unexpected welcome: the Belfast Wheelmen invite the famed captain ashore for a festive reception. Frank, used to anonymity, finds his reputation preceding him, sparking both amusement and a hint of unease. As the crew contemplates the hospitality on offer, the promise of new challenges and camaraderie hints at an exciting chapter of daring exploits on the water.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (272K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-10-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1945
Best known as the creator of Frank Merriwell, this hugely popular dime-novel writer helped shape early American adventure fiction for young readers. Writing as Burt L. Standish, he turned school spirit, sports, and cliffhanger action into a long-running sensation.
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