On June 7, 1860, the New-York Tribune advertised the first book in the dime novel series, Indian Wife of the White Hunter written by Ann S. Stephens by printing the following, "Books for the Millions!
On June 7, 1860, The New-York Tribune announced the debut of the dime novel series' inaugural publication, Indian Wife of the White Hunter, penned by Ann S. Stephens, in a promotional notice titled, "Literature for the Common Man."