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Title: Book of Detective Stories
Original Publication: United States: A. B. Courtney,1894.
Series Title: Multum in parvo library, vol. 1, no. 11, November, 1894.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Betrayed by a dog -- The key to the mystery -- The missing finger -- A grave robbery -- A strange story.
Credits: Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Summary: "Book of Detective Stories" by Frank Pemmon is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents a series of intriguing mysteries solved by a skilled detective, highlighting the role of observation and deduction in crime-solving. The stories explore themes of theft, murder, and even grave robbery, showcasing a variety of approaches to unraveling perplexing cases. The narratives within the book feature a range of unique characters and situations. In one story, a detective uses clues left at a robbery scene, including the unusual behavior of a dog, to apprehend a cunning thief and reveal a shocking betrayal. Another tale revolves around the murder of a wealthy man found dead in his locked room, leading to a suspenseful investigation that uncovers family treachery. The stories emphasize the detective's methodical approach to piecing together evidence, demonstrating how seemingly unrelated details can lead to the resolution of even the most complex crimes, often with a surprising twist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Pemmon, Frank
EBook No.: 68049
Published: May 11, 2022
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Book of Detective Stories
Original Publication: United States: A. B. Courtney,1894.
Series Title: Multum in parvo library, vol. 1, no. 11, November, 1894.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Betrayed by a dog -- The key to the mystery -- The missing finger -- A grave robbery -- A strange story.
Credits: Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Summary: "Book of Detective Stories" by Frank Pemmon is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents a series of intriguing mysteries solved by a skilled detective, highlighting the role of observation and deduction in crime-solving. The stories explore themes of theft, murder, and even grave robbery, showcasing a variety of approaches to unraveling perplexing cases. The narratives within the book feature a range of unique characters and situations. In one story, a detective uses clues left at a robbery scene, including the unusual behavior of a dog, to apprehend a cunning thief and reveal a shocking betrayal. Another tale revolves around the murder of a wealthy man found dead in his locked room, leading to a suspenseful investigation that uncovers family treachery. The stories emphasize the detective's methodical approach to piecing together evidence, demonstrating how seemingly unrelated details can lead to the resolution of even the most complex crimes, often with a surprising twist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Pemmon, Frank
EBook No.: 68049
Published: May 11, 2022
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.