Leaves from the Note-book of a New York Detective
Title | Leaves from the Note-book of a New York Detective PDF eBook |
Author | James Brampton |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 202 |
Release | 1865 |
Genre | Detective and mystery stories |
ISBN |
Leaves from the Note-book of a New York Detective
Title | Leaves from the Note-book of a New York Detective PDF eBook |
Author | John Babbington Williams |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 1865 |
Genre | Detective and mystery stories, American |
ISBN | 9781594165061 |
The Essential Elements of the Detective Story, 1820–1891
Title | The Essential Elements of the Detective Story, 1820–1891 PDF eBook |
Author | LeRoy Lad Panek |
Publisher | McFarland |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2017-02-19 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1476628114 |
Until recently, only a privileged few could read the rare, early writings that formed the basis of detective fiction in America and made it one of the most popular literary genres of the 19th century. Drawing on the unprecedented access provided by digital collections of period newspapers and magazines, this book examines detective fiction during its formative years, focusing on such crucial elements as setting, lawyers and the law, physicians and forensics, women as victims and heroes, crime and criminals, and police and detectives.
Regular New York Trade Sale of Books, Stereotype Plates & Stationery to be sold at auction ... Geo. A. Leavitt, Auctioneer ... commencing ... April 3, 1865, etc
Title | Regular New York Trade Sale of Books, Stereotype Plates & Stationery to be sold at auction ... Geo. A. Leavitt, Auctioneer ... commencing ... April 3, 1865, etc PDF eBook |
Author | George Ayer Leavitt |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 312 |
Release | 1865 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Before Sherlock Holmes
Title | Before Sherlock Holmes PDF eBook |
Author | LeRoy Lad Panek |
Publisher | McFarland |
Total Pages | 230 |
Release | 2011-10-14 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0786488565 |
Traditionally, the history of detective stories as a literary genre begins in the 19th century with the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Emile Gaboriau and a handful of other writers. The 19th century was actually awash in detective stories, though many, like the so-called detective notebooks, are so rare that they lay beyond the reach of even the most dedicated readers. This volume surveys the first 50 years of the detective story in 19th century America and England, examining not only major works, but also the lesser known--including contemporary pseudo-biographies, magazines, story papers, and newspapers--only recently accessible through new media. By rewriting the history of the mystery genre, this study opens up new avenues for literary exploration. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Catalogue of the Public Library of the City of Fall River
Title | Catalogue of the Public Library of the City of Fall River PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 414 |
Release | 1874 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Probable Cause
Title | Probable Cause PDF eBook |
Author | LeRoy Panek |
Publisher | Popular Press |
Total Pages | 188 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780879724863 |
American crime fiction has developed into writing that has a commitment to democracy and the democratic way of life, a compassion and empathy and a style which has created a significant branch of American literature.