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Connelly, Mark, 1951-

The Hardy Boys mysteries, 1927-1979 : a cultural and literary history / Mark Connelly. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008. - viii, 254 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-250) and index.

"This book follows the development of the Hardy Boys series through 1979. Includes the writing of Stratemeyer and McFarlane; the Cold War and the disco age; race, class, gender; family values; law and order; and action rather than violence. Appendices provide a bibliography of Hardy Boys books, opening lines from 20 novels, and selected "Hardyisms.""--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780786433865 (ill. case bdg. : alk. paper) 0786433868 (ill. case bdg. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008028811

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8B6966 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014772162 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 --Characters--Hardy Boys.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Stratemeyer Syndicate.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hardy Boys (Fictitious characters)
Children's literature in series--History and criticism.
Children's stories, American--History and criticism.
Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.
Children--Books and reading--History--United States--20th century.
Literature and society--History--United States--20th century.

LC Class. No.: PS3537.T817 / Z595 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 813/.50992826