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LoC No.: 22019151
Title:
The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels
Given to the New York Public Library By Dr. Frank P. O'Brien
Credits:
Produced by Anita Hammond, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels" by the New York Public Library is a historical compendium that showcases a significant aspect of American popular literature from the mid-19th century. This collection features approximately fourteen hundred dime novels and related publications, which reflect the adventures and exploits of American pioneers, revealing the nationalistic and patriotic sentiment prevalent during that era. These texts not only provided entertainment but also influenced the thought and character of a generation. The opening of the collection outlines the origins and significance of the Beadle and Adams publishing house, founded by Erastus Beadle. It elaborates on the cultural context of the dime novels, emphasizing their role in portraying the struggles and daily lives of pioneers from the Puritan days to the late 19th century. The text discusses in detail the various series and types of publications available, including their illustrations and narrative themes focusing on adventure, self-reliance, and historical characters, providing vivid glimpses into the lives and challenges faced by these early settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: New York Public Library
EBook No.: 54993
Published: Jun 28, 2017
Downloads: 462
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- Bibliography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22019151
Title:
The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels
Given to the New York Public Library By Dr. Frank P. O'Brien
Credits:
Produced by Anita Hammond, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels" by the New York Public Library is a historical compendium that showcases a significant aspect of American popular literature from the mid-19th century. This collection features approximately fourteen hundred dime novels and related publications, which reflect the adventures and exploits of American pioneers, revealing the nationalistic and patriotic sentiment prevalent during that era. These texts not only provided entertainment but also influenced the thought and character of a generation. The opening of the collection outlines the origins and significance of the Beadle and Adams publishing house, founded by Erastus Beadle. It elaborates on the cultural context of the dime novels, emphasizing their role in portraying the struggles and daily lives of pioneers from the Puritan days to the late 19th century. The text discusses in detail the various series and types of publications available, including their illustrations and narrative themes focusing on adventure, self-reliance, and historical characters, providing vivid glimpses into the lives and challenges faced by these early settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: New York Public Library
EBook No.: 54993
Published: Jun 28, 2017
Downloads: 462
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- Bibliography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.