Title: The Origins of the American Detective Story
Description: "This volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. It examines elements including the rise and decline of police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; and the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter. The work also looks at the beginnings of forensic science and criminology--and consequently, the detective story"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories, history and criticism, American fiction, history and criticism, 19th century, American fiction, history and criticism, 20th century, Crime in literature, American Detective and mystery stories, History and criticism, American fiction, Detectives in literature