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Early American Detective Stories

An Anthology

Early American Detective Stories( )
Editor: Panek, Leroy Lad
Bendel-Simso, Mary M.
ISBN:978-0-7864-3711-5
Publication Date:Mar 2008
Publisher:McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $29.95
Book Description:

Although the classic tales of mystery have faded from popular culture, avid collectors and cataloguers have ensured their place in the annals of literature. This anthology offers readers an exemplary sample of the hundreds of detective stories published in 19th century newspapers and magazines. All but two are stories published before 1891, before Sherlock Holmes appeared in America. The stories are categorized according to common motifs, including the largely unexplored field of women...
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Book Details
Pages:358
Detailed Subjects: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.32 x 9 x 1.04 Inches
Book Weight:1.34 Pounds



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