THRILLING DETECTIVE & ADVENTURE TALES FROM THE 19TH CENTURY
First published in 1883 by Norman L. Munro & Company, this iconic series captivated readers with tales of daring detectives, relentless outlaws, and high-stakes mysteries. The publisher boasted "twice as much reading matter" than any other dime novel, often drawing inspiration from true crime events.
Featuring fast-paced storytelling, each issue follows unforgettable characters like the veteran detective Old Cap Collier, whose first name is never revealed. He fits the traditional model of the dime novel detective, assisting the police without any official standing. Operating without official authority, he stops at nothing to solve the case and deliver justice.
The Old Cap Collier Library, published from 1883 to 1899, comprised approximately 822 issues. While the series featured various detective stories, the titular character, Old Cap Collier, appeared in 34 of these tales. The remaining issues introduced a diverse array of detectives and crime narratives, reflecting the era's fascination with mystery and adventure fiction.
These stories transport you to the gritty urban settings of the era, blending suspense, action, and morality in every twist and turn. With hundreds of issues in the collection, the Old Cap Collier Library laid the foundation for modern detective fiction and still inspires readers today.
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From the alleys of New York to the depths of the underworld, these vintage pulp mysteries brought justice to the shadows. Now, a lost generation of crime fiction is back in print — and you're invited to read the first one, free.
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Old Cap Collier Library
BACK FROM THE DEAD, OR, THE OLD HYPNOTIST'S CRIME
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Old Cap Collier Library
BOGUS DIME, THE NORTH POLE DETECTIVE, OR HUNTING THE NEEDLE FIEND
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Old Cap Collier Library
LARRY MURTAGH'S MISSING EAR CASE
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Old Cap Collier Library
OLD BROADBRIM TRUMPING THE TRICK
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Genre: Not specified
OLD SEARCH AND THE STRANGLERS
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Crime & mystery
OLD SEARCH’S VICTORY
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Genre: Not specified
SPRUCE STREET TRAGEDY
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Old Cap Collier Library
THE LAWYER DETECTIVE, OR MYSTERY AT THREE OAKS RANCH
