Frank Merriwell's Chums

Frank Merriwell's Chums, published in 1896 by Burt L. Standish, is the second book in the Frank Merriwell series. It follows the titular character, a cadet at Fardale Military Academy, as he navigates friendships and moral dilemmas alongside his friends Bartley Hodge, Hans Dunnerwust, and Barney Mulloy. The novel explores themes of camaraderie and the temptations of youth, particularly focusing on Frank's struggle with gambling. This work is notable for shaping the genre of American juvenile sports fiction.