The Hardy Boys mysteries, 1927-1979

Description

"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.

Subjects

Stratemeyer Syndicate History Hardy Boys Literature and society Children's stories, American History and criticism Books and reading American Detective and mystery stories Characters Hardy Boys (Fictitious characters) Children Children's literature in series

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