CHAPTER I. A LIVELY TIME.
CHAPTER II. DIAMOND'S ADVENTURE.
CHAPTER III. HANS GOES FISHING.
CHAPTER IV. HANS DUNNERWUST SHOOTS A DEER.
CHAPTER V. MOOSEHEAD EXPRESS.
CHAPTER VI. AN UNPLEASANT SITUATION.
CHAPTER VII. A BIT OF MYSTERY.
CHAPTER VIII. JOHN CARIBOU PROVES HIMSELF.
CHAPTER IX. SOME SHOOTING.
CHAPTER X. THE STOLEN RIFLE.
CHAPTER XI. IN PURSUIT.
CHAPTER XII. FRANK TO THE RESCUE.
CHAPTER XIII. THE SMUGGLER'S DAUGHTER.
CHAPTER XIV. WORDS OF WARNING.
CHAPTER XV. FRANK'S FRIGHTFUL PERIL.
CHAPTER XVI. A SHOT FOR A LIFE.
CHAPTER XVII. FRED FOREST, OF HARVARD.
CHAPTER XVIII. ARRIVING AT A DECISION.
CHAPTER XIX. AT A COUNTRY DANCE.
CHAPTER XX. THE FIGHT.
CHAPTER XXI. FOREST LEARNS THE FACTS.
CHAPTER XXII. THOUGH IT COST A LIFE.
CHAPTER XXIII. HANS TURNS RIVER DRIVER.
CHAPTER XXIV. FUN IN CAMP.
CHAPTER XXV. CRACKING A JAM.
CHAPTER XXVI. HANS GETS HUNGRY.
CHAPTER XXVII. THE FALLS OF DEATH.
Title: Frank Merriwell in Maine
The Lure of 'Way Down East; The Merriwell Series No. 28
Author: Burt L. Standish
Language: English
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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 |
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 1922 |
| 40—Frank Merriwell’s New Comedian | By Burt L. Standish |
| 41—Frank Merriwell’s Prosperity | By Burt L. Standish |
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| To Be Published in August, 1922. |
| 42—Frank Merriwell’s Stage Hit | By Burt L. Standish |
| 43—Frank Merriwell’s Great Scheme | By Burt L. Standish |
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| To Be Published in September, 1922. |
| 44—Frank Merriwell in England | By Burt L. Standish |
| 45—Frank Merriwell on the Boulevards | By Burt L. Standish |
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| To Be Published in October, 1922. |
| 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 |
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| To Be Published in November, 1922. |
| 49—Frank Merriwell’s Confidence | By Burt L. Standish |
| 50—Frank Merriwell’s Auto | By Burt L. Standish |
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| To Be Published in December, 1922. |
| 51—Frank Merriwell’s Fun | By Burt L. Standish |
| 52—Frank Merriwell’s Generosity | By Burt L. Standish |
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| To Be Published in January, 1923. |
| 53—Frank Merriwell’s Tricks | By Burt L. Standish |
| 54—Frank Merriwell’s Temptation | By Burt L. Standish |
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| To Be Published in February, 1923. |
| 55—Frank Merriwell on Top | By Burt L. Standish |
| 56—Frank Merriwell’s Luck | By Burt L. Standish |
Frank Merriwell in Maine
OR,
THE LURE OF ’WAY DOWN EAST
BY
BURT L. STANDISH
Author of the famous Merriwell Stories.
Publisher colophon
STREET & SMITH CORPORATION
PUBLISHERS
79-89 Seventh Avenue, New York
Copyright, 1898
By STREET & SMITH
Frank Merriwell in Maine
(Printed in the United States of America)
All rights reserved, including that of translation into foreign
languages, including the Scandinavian.
