The Dashiell Hammett Tour: A Guidebook

The Dashiell Hammett Tour: A Guidebook

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Author: Don Herron

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 160


In this expanded and revised edition, Don Herron's " Dashiell Hammett Tour" guides you over the fog-shrouded hills stalked by Sam Spade, the Continental Op, and other legendary characters created by San Francisco's most renowned mystery writer. See every place Hammett is known to have lived in the City and the majority of locales from his master mystery, " The Maltese Falcon." Prowl the back alleys where the Op fought hard-boiled criminals with a blazing .38. Shadow Sam Spade in his quest for the fabulous figurine of a mysterious black bird. See the dead-end alley where Spade's partner, Miles Archer was done in by Brigid O'Shaughnessy.A consise biography introduces the tour, and an annotated bibliography provides further information about Hammett and his works. Maps are included for self-guided tours by foot or machine.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Don Herron

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 160


In this expanded and revised edition, Don Herron's " Dashiell Hammett Tour" guides you over the fog-shrouded hills stalked by Sam Spade, the Continental Op, and other legendary characters created by San Francisco's most renowned mystery writer. See every place Hammett is known to have lived in the City and the majority of locales from his master mystery, " The Maltese Falcon." Prowl the back alleys where the Op fought hard-boiled criminals with a blazing .38. Shadow Sam Spade in his quest for the fabulous figurine of a mysterious black bird. See the dead-end alley where Spade's partner, Miles Archer was done in by Brigid O'Shaughnessy.A consise biography introduces the tour, and an annotated bibliography provides further information about Hammett and his works. Maps are included for self-guided tours by foot or machine.