| Author |
Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin), 1880-1936 |
| Title |
The Dream Doctor
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The dream doctor -- The soul analysis -- The sybarite -- The beauty shop -- The phantom circuit -- The detectaphone -- The green curse -- The mummy case -- The elixir of life -- The toxin of death -- The opium joint -- The "dope trust" -- The kleptomaniac -- The crimeometer -- The vampire -- The blood test -- The bomb maker -- The "coke" fiend -- The submarine mystery -- The wireless detector -- The ghouls -- The x-ray "movies" -- The death house -- The final day.
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| Credits |
Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Dream Doctor" by Arthur B. Reeve is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Professor Craig Kennedy, a brilliant scientist and detective, who employs modern scientific methods to solve complex criminal cases. The narrative begins with an assignment given to Kennedy’s friend, Walter Jameson, who is tasked to observe Kennedy over the course of a month, capturing the intricacies of his scientific detective work. At the start of the novel, Jameson discusses his assignment with Kennedy, who is soon called upon to investigate a mysterious death involving a prominent broker named Price Maitland. The circumstances surrounding Maitland's demise are perplexing, as he was found paralyzed and speechless before his death, with a cryptic note found in his pocket. As they delve deeper into the case, they explore various leads, including Maitland’s dreams and his wife’s potential involvement. Reeve sets the stage for a gripping mystery filled with psychological elements, scientific investigation, and a complex web of relationships, hinting at a tale where dreams and reality intertwine dramatically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, American
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| Subject |
Chemistry teachers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kennedy, Craig (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5054 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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