The psychoscope
Subtitle: a sensational drama in five acts
By: by R.M. Daggett and J.T. Goodman ; with an introduction and notes by Lawrence I. Berkove
Contributors: Goodman, J. T.; Berkove, Lawrence I., 1930-2018; Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina
Publisher: Mark Twain Journal, The Citadel
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9780978589400
Other titles: Mark Twain journal.
Description: The Psychoscope contributed to the new genre of science fiction with its namesake invention, an anticipation of the lie detector. The play distinguishes itself by engaging in bold social commentary and by being one of the earliest examples of the genre of detective fiction. This text, privately published in 1871, is a facsimile of the original play.-- P. [4] of cover.
Notes: "America's most precocious experiment in realistic theater ... written by Mark Twain's two close friends ... contributed to the new genre of science fiction with its namesake invention, an anticipation of the lie detector. The play was also advanced in the venture into the new interest of the [sic] detective fiction, and by its bold social commentary."--P. [4] of cover.

Facsimile reprint. Originally published: Virginia [City], Nev., 1871.

Includes bibliographical references.