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The Beadle Collection Of Dime Novels (1922)

New York Public Library

The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels is a book published in 1922 by the New York Public Library. The book is a comprehensive collection of dime novels that were popular in the United States in the late 19th century. The dime novels were a cheap form of entertainment that were sold for 10 cents each and were widely read by the working-class population.The book includes a detailed introduction that provides a historical context for the dime novels and explains their significance as a cultural phenomenon. The introduction also describes the publishing company Beadle and Adams, which was responsible for producing many of the dime novels.The main body of the book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different genre of dime novel. These genres include westerns, detective stories, romance novels, and adventure tales. Each section includes a selection of dime novels that exemplify the style and themes of that genre.The dime novels included in the book are presented in their original form, with their original illustrations and cover art. The book also includes a bibliography of other dime novels that were not included in the collection.Overall, The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels provides a fascinating glimpse into a popular form of entertainment from a bygone era. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of popular culture in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
  • Pages: 112
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.00in - 7.00in - 0.31in - 0.92lb
  • EAN: 9781169246195
  • Categories: United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)American - General