Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature

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BOOKS FOR YOUNG MEN

MERRIWELL SERIES

Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell

PRICE, FIFTEEN CENTS

Fascinating Stories of Athletics

A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics. They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

ALL TITLES ALWAYS IN PRINT

1—Frank Merriwell’s School Days	By Burt L. Standish
2—Frank Merriwell’s Chums	By Burt L. Standish
3—Frank Merriwell’s Foes	By Burt L. Standish
4—Frank Merriwell’s Trip West	By Burt L. Standish
5—Frank Merriwell Down South	By Burt L. Standish
6—Frank Merriwell’s Bravery	By Burt L. Standish
7—Frank Merriwell’s Hunting Tour	By Burt L. Standish
8—Frank Merriwell in Europe	By Burt L. Standish
9—Frank Merriwell at Yale	By Burt L. Standish
10—Frank Merriwell’s Sports Afield	By Burt L. Standish
11—Frank Merriwell’s Races	By Burt L. Standish
12—Frank Merriwell’s Party	By Burt L. Standish
13—Frank Merriwell’s Bicycle Tour	By Burt L. Standish
14—Frank Merriwell’s Courage	By Burt L. Standish
15—Frank Merriwell’s Daring	By Burt L. Standish
16—Frank Merriwell’s Alarm	By Burt L. Standish
17—Frank Merriwell’s Athletes	By Burt L. Standish
18—Frank Merriwell’s Skill	By Burt L. Standish
19—Frank Merriwell’s Champions	By Burt L. Standish
20—Frank Merriwell’s Return to Yale	By Burt L. Standish
21—Frank Merriwell’s Secret	By Burt L. Standish
22—Frank Merriwell’s Danger	By Burt L. Standish
23—Frank Merriwell’s Loyalty	By Burt L. Standish
24—Frank Merriwell in Camp	By Burt L. Standish
25—Frank Merriwell’s Vacation	By Burt L. Standish
26—Frank Merriwell’s Cruise	By Burt L. Standish
27—Frank Merriwell’s Chase	By Burt L. Standish
28—Frank Merriwell in Maine	By Burt L. Standish
29—Frank Merriwell’s Struggle	By Burt L. Standish
30—Frank Merriwell’s First Job	By Burt L. Standish
31—Frank Merriwell’s Opportunity	By Burt L. Standish
32—Frank Merriwell’s Hard Luck	By Burt L. Standish
33—Frank Merriwell’s ProtÉgÉ	By Burt L. Standish
34—Frank Merriwell on the Road	By Burt L. Standish
35—Frank Merriwell’s Own Company	By Burt L. Standish
36—Frank Merriwell’s Fame	By Burt L. Standish
37—Frank Merriwell’s College Chums	By Burt L. Standish
38—Frank Merriwell’s Problem	By Burt L. Standish
39—Frank Merriwell’s Fortune	By Burt L. Standish
40—Frank Merriwell’s New Comedian	By Burt L. Standish
41—Frank Merriwell’s Prosperity	By Burt L. Standish
42—Frank Merriwell’s Stage Hit	By Burt L. Standish
43—Frank Merriwell’s Great Scheme	By Burt L. Standish
44—Frank Merriwell in England	By Burt L. Standish
45—Frank Merriwell on the Boulevards	By Burt L. Standish
46—Frank Merriwell’s Duel	By Burt L. Standish
47—Frank Merriwell’s Double Shot	By Burt L. Standish
48—Frank Merriwell’s Baseball Victories	By Burt L. Standish
49—Frank Merriwell’s Confidence	By Burt L. Standish
50—Frank Merriwell’s Auto	By Burt L. Standish
51—Frank Merriwell’s Fun	By Burt L. Standish
52—Frank Merriwell’s Generosity	By Burt L. Standish
53—Frank Merriwell’s Tricks	By Burt L. Standish
54—Frank Merriwell’s Temptation	By Burt L. Standish
55—Frank Merriwell on Top	By Burt L. Standish
56—Frank Merriwell’s Luck	By Burt L. Standish
57—Frank Merriwell’s Mascot	By Burt L. Standish
58—Frank Merriwell’s Reward	By Burt L. Standish
59—Frank Merriwell’s Phantom	By Burt L. Standish
60—Frank Merriwell’s Faith	By Burt L. Standish
61—Frank Merriwell’s Victories	By Burt L. Standish
62—Frank Merriwell’s Iron Nerve	By Burt L. Standish
63—Frank Merriwell in Kentucky	By Burt L. Standish
64—Frank Merriwell’s Power	By Burt L. Standish
65—Frank Merriwell’s Shrewdness	By Burt L. Standish

In order that there may be no confusion, we desire to say that the books listed below will be issued during the respective months in New York City and vicinity. They may not reach the readers at a distance promptly, on account of delays in transportation.

To Be Published in July, 1923.

66—Frank Merriwell’s Set Back	By Burt L. Standish
67—Frank Merriwell’s Search	By Burt L. Standish

Frank Merriwell’s False Friend

OR,

An Investment in Human Nature

BURT L. STANDISH

Author of the famous Merriwell Stories.

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