Soft-boiled in a hard city
Article Abstract:
Many major cities are the homes of some tough fictional detectives, but Philadelphia is not one of them. Elmore Leonard has put Miami, FL, and Detroit, MI, on the map, and Chicago, IL, has always been a popular mystery setting.
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1993
Humor and anecdotes, Detective and mystery stories, Detective fiction, Mystery fiction, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1993
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Any given Sunday
Article Abstract:
A description is presented of the lifestyle, career and achievements of quarterback Bert Bell. His influence on the development of the National Football League and his ownership of the Philadelphia Eagles is discussed.
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2000
Management, Influence, Personalities, National Football League, Quarterbacks (Football), Quarterbacks, Bell, Bert, Philadelphia Eagles
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2000
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