Early American detective stories
Subtitle: an anthology
By: edited by Leroy Lad Panek and Mary M. Bendel-Simso.
Contributors: Panek, LeRoy.; Bendel-Simso, Mary M., 1965-
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 358
ISBN-13: 9780786437115
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories, American; American fiction -- 19th century
Description: "This anthology offers an exemplary sample of hundreds of detective stories published in nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. All but two are stories published before Sherlock Holmes appeared in America. The stories are categorized according to motifs. Revealing cultural intricacies that other kinds of fiction cannot, the literature presented here provides insights into history of the detective story"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.