The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels by New York Public Library
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"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.)
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| Author | New York Public Library |
|---|---|
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | American fiction -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54993 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54993-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 680 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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