Roots of Detection: The Art of Deduction Before Sherlock Holmes

CASSIDAY, Bruce [editor]

ISBN 10: 0804421137 ISBN 13: 9780804421133

Published by Frederick Ungar, New York, 1983

Language: English

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A study of the development of the detective novel pre-Conan Doyle's protagonist. Near Fine in VG dustjacket which has a small nick to the upper cover.

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Title: Roots of Detection: The Art of Deduction Before Sherlock Holmes
Publisher: Frederick Ungar, New York
Publication Date: 1983
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0804421137
ISBN 13: 9780804421133
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Collects a variety of examples of early detective stories by authors, including Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Dickens, and Wilkie Collins

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