William George "Gilbert" Patten was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name Burt L. Standish.15 Complete Works of Burt L. Standish Frank Merriwell at YaleFrank Merriwell Down SouthFrank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden TrailFrank Merriwell's BraveryFrank Merriwell's ChumsFrank Merriwell's CruiseFrank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a StarFrank Merriwell's NobilityFrank Merriwell's PursuitFrank Merriwell's RacesFrank Merriwell's Return to YaleFrank Merriwell's RewardFrank Merriwell's SonLefty Locke Pitcher-ManagerOwen Clancy's Happy Trail