Rodrigues Ottolengui

Final Proof; Or, the Value of Evidence

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 412
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 576g
• ISBN-13: 9781017632750
• ISBN-10: 1017632758
• Artikelnr.: 67036958

Autorenporträt

Rodrigues Ottolengui (1861–1937) was an American author, editor, and practicing dentist renowned primarily for his contributions to dental science and his pioneering work in the field of forensic odontology. Alongside his professional dental career, Ottolengui pursued a passion for storytelling, leveraging his scientific knowledge to craft tales that captured the imagination of his readers while underscoring the importance of deductive reasoning and forensic evidence. His collection of detective stories entitled 'Final Proof; Or, The Value of Evidence' exemplifies this union of interests, showcasing a flair for suspenseful narrative intertwined with authentic procedural detail that predated the forensic mysteries of a later era. Ottolengui's literary style is marked by his methodical approach to crime-solving, meticulous character development, and the intricate plotting of his mysteries. His contribution to the genre is often marked as foreshadowing modern legal thrillers and procedural detective works. While not as renowned as contemporaries like Arthur Conan Doyle, Ottolengui's stories hold a special place in the annals of detective fiction for their early integration of medical and dental knowledge into the riddles his protagonists sought to unravel. Ottolengui was also a significant figure in dental journalism, editing 'Items of Interest,' a dental journal, for nearly three decades. His multifaceted legacy endures through his written work, both in his contributions to literature and dentistry.