| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Silver Blaze -- The yellow face -- The stock-broker's clerk -- The "Gloria Scott" -- The Musgrave ritual -- The Reigate puzzle -- The crooked man -- The resident patient -- The Greek interpreter -- The naval treaty -- The final problem.
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| Credits |
Angela M. Cable
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| Summary |
"The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written during the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. John Watson as they unravel intricate mysteries through keen observation and analytical reasoning. The stories are set within the Victorian era and reflect the social dynamics of that time, with themes of crime, justice, and the complexities of human nature. The opening of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" introduces readers to one of the stories titled "Silver Blaze." It begins with Holmes announcing his intention to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a prized racehorse and the murder of its trainer, John Straker. Watson accompanies him as Holmes meticulously outlines the particulars of the case, including the events leading up to the tragedy, the individuals involved, and the seemingly insurmountable challenge of separating fact from speculation. As Holmes prepares to delve deeper into the investigation, readers are drawn into a world of suspense, intricate plotting, and the promise of yet another fascinating deduction by the master detective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
834 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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