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Category : Dime novels
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
Beadle's Half Dime Library
Author: The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels
Author: Albert JohannsenPublisher:
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 530
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Deadwood Dick The Prince Of The Road Or, The Black Rider Of The Black Hills
Author: Edward L. WheelerPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361158635
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
"Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road" is a classic Western novel penned with the aid of Edward L. Wheeler. Set within the rugged and lawless terrain of the American frontier, the tale revolves across the charismatic and adventurous person, Deadwood Dick. The narrative unfolds with a series of gripping activities as Deadwood Dick navigates the demanding situations of the Old West. Known for his roguish allure, wit, and sharpshooting talents, Deadwood Dick will become embroiled in numerous escapades, together with confrontations with outlaws, clashes with lawmen, and the pursuit of justice. The novel captures the essence of the Wild West, with its dusty trails, saloons, and the ever-gift danger that lurks around every nook. Edward L. Wheeler's storytelling prowess shines thru as he weaves a tale of motion, suspense, and intrigue. "Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road" stands as a testomony to Wheeler's contribution to Western literature, offering readers with an exciting adventure into the coronary heart of frontier life, full of memorable characters and the untamed spirit of the American West.
A Thrilling Narrative of Indian Captivity
Author: Mary Butler RenvillePublisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803243448
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
This edition of A Thrilling Narrative of Indian Captivity rescues from obscurity a crucially important work about the bitterly contested U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Written by Mary Butler Renville, an Anglo woman, with the assistance of her Dakota husband, John Baptiste Renville, A Thrilling Narrative was printed only once as a book in 1863 and has not been republished since. The work details the Renvilles’ experiences as “captives” among their Dakota kin in the Upper Camp and chronicles the story of the Dakota Peace Party. Their sympathetic portrayal of those who opposed the war in 1862 combats the stereotypical view that most Dakotas supported it and illumines the injustice of their exile from Dakota homelands. From the authors’ unique perspective as an interracial couple, they paint a complex picture of race, gender, and class relations on successive midwestern frontiers. As the state of Minnesota commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Dakota War, this narrative provides fresh insights into the most controversial event in the region’s history. This annotated edition includes groundbreaking historical and literary contexts for the text and a first-time collection of extant Dakota correspondence with authorities during the war.
The Huge Hunter; Or, The Steam Man of the Prairies
Author: Edward Sylvester EllisPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387067232
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
The Dead Letter
Author: Metta Victoria Fuller VictorPublisher:
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Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels
Author: New York Public LibraryPublisher:
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Malaeska:
Author: Ann Sophia StephensPublisher:
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Category : Catskill Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Poet at the Breakfast-table
Author: Oliver Wendell HolmesPublisher:
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Category : American essays
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Age of Dimes and Pulps
Author: Jeremy AgnewPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147663257X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
From the dime novels of the Civil War era to the pulp magazines of the early 20th century to modern paperbacks, lurid fiction has provided thrilling escapism for the masses. Cranking out formulaic stories of melodrama, crime and mild erotica--often by uncredited authors focused more on volume than quality--publishers realized high profits playing to low tastes. Estimates put pulp magazine circulation in the 1930s at 30 million monthly. This vast body of "disposable literature" has received little critical attention, in large part because much of it has been lost--the cheaply made books were either discarded after reading or soon disintegrated. Covering the history of pulp literature from 1850 through 1960, the author describes how sensational tales filled a public need and flowered during the evolving social conditions of the Industrial Revolution.