Author : Jack Tracy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1109070827
The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana
Jack Tracy
The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana
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The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana
Jack Tracy
Author : Jack Tracy
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015009348239
The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana by Jack Tracy Pdf
An illustrated dictionary that explains references in the Sherlock Holmes detective stories necessary to an understanding of their setting in Victorian England.
The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana
Jack Tracy
Author : Jack Tracy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1176195433
The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana by Jack Tracy Pdf
Encyclopedia Sherlockiana
Matthew Bunson
Author : Matthew Bunson
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009761532
Encyclopedia Sherlockiana by Matthew Bunson Pdf
A guide to Sherlock Holmes and his various incarnations in literature and film includes entries on every case and character.
Sherlock Holmes Handbook
Christopher Redmond
Author : Christopher Redmond
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781554884469
Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Christopher Redmond Pdf
Here, in one convenient volume, is everything needed for the enjoyment of Holmess canon.
The Complete Christie
Matthew Bunson
Author : Matthew Bunson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780671028312
The Complete Christie by Matthew Bunson Pdf
Painstakingly researched, this illustrated reference captures the spirited imagination of Dame Agatha and the intriguing atmosphere of her tales. Includes a comprehensive Christie biography, cross-referenced with plot synopses and character listings. Photos throughout.
Sherlock Holmes For Dummies
Steven Doyle,David A. Crowder
Author : Steven Doyle,David A. Crowder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780470647370
Sherlock Holmes For Dummies by Steven Doyle,David A. Crowder Pdf
Get a comprehensive guide to this important literary figure and his author. A classic literary character, Sherlock Holmes has fascinated readers for decades -- from his repartee with Dr. Watson and his unparalleled powers of deduction to the settings, themes, and villains of the stories. Now, this friendly guide offers a clear introduction to this beloved figure and his author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, presenting new insight into the detective stories and crime scene analysis that have has made Sherlock Holmes famous. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand yet thorough information on the characters, recurring themes, and locations, and social context of the Sherlock Holmes stories, the relationship of these stories to literature, and the forensics and detective work they feature. You'll also learn about the life of the author. Better understand and enjoy this influential literary character with this plain-English guide. Gain insight on these classic Doyle tales -- from the classic Hound of the Baskervilles to the lesser-known short stories to Holmes stories written by other mystery writers. Explore the appearance of Sherlock Holmes on film, TV, and stage. Examine Holmes today -- from the ever-expanding network of fans worldwide to story locations that fans can visit. It's elementary! Sherlock Holmes For Dummies is an indispensable guide for students and fans alike!
Reference and Information Services
Kay Ann Cassell,Uma Hiremath
Author : Kay Ann Cassell,Uma Hiremath
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781555708597
Reference and Information Services by Kay Ann Cassell,Uma Hiremath Pdf
Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.
The Criminal Mastermind of Baker Street
Rob Nunn
Author : Rob Nunn
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787051751
The Criminal Mastermind of Baker Street by Rob Nunn Pdf
What if Sherlock Holmes had turned to crime instead of detection? THE CRIMINAL MASTERMIND OF BAKER STREET by Rob Nunn investigates this very concept. Holmes famously said that “when a clever man turns his brains to crime it is the worst of all.” A sinister influence is at work in Victorian London with Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson running a hidden criminal empire. THE CRIMINAL MASTERMIND OF BAKER STREET explores all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories through the lens of Holmes as a criminal while adding many new exciting tales of Holmes’ daring to delight its readers.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
G. K. Chesterton
Author : G. K. Chesterton
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1993-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780191506093
The Return of Sherlock Holmes by G. K. Chesterton Pdf
Ten years after the supposed death of Sherlock Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls, Arthur Conan Doyle was to bow to popular pressure and breathe new life into his creation. To the astonishment of Dr Watson, and the delight of his readers, Holmes reappears in Baker Street to embark on a new series of adventures. Amongst the famous cases he and Watson tackle are `The Dancing Men', `The Solitary Cyclist', and `The Six Napoleons'. Conan Doyle's own life provides inspiration for the tales, from his days as a student doctor on a Greenland whaler to the overwhelming grief he experienced from his wife's slow death from tuberculosis. - ;Ten years after the supposed death of Sherlock Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls, Arthur Conan Doyle was to bow to popular pressure and breathe new life into his creation. To the astonishment of Dr Watson, and the delight of his readers, Holmes reappears in Baker Street to embark on a new series of adventures. Amongst the famous cases he and Watson tackle are `The Dancing Men', `The Solitary Cyclist', and `The Six Napoleons'. Conan Doyle's own life provides inspiration for the tales, from his days as a student doctor on a Greenland whaler to the overwhelming grief he experienced from his wife's slow death from tuberculosis. -
The New Sherlockian
Kelvin Jones
Author : Kelvin Jones
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781804241332
The New Sherlockian by Kelvin Jones Pdf
The Sherlockian, the magazine that the indefatigable Holmesian, Kelvin I. Jones, edited in the mid-1980s for publication by Magico Magazine, is re-published in one volume. New material includes essays and stories by leading Sherlockians in the UK, USA and Canada. Contributors included in the original, and now much sought after, editions included the renowned radio writer, Michael Hardwick, Godfrey Hunt, Michael Kean, Catherine Cooke, crime writer David Stuart Davies, and that doyen of pastiche writers, Denis O Smith, George Cleve Haynes, Kelvin I Jones and the present editor of the Sherlock Holmes Journal, Roger Johnson. This new enlarged version features additional material by such luminaries as Glen Miranka (the world's biggest Doyle/Holmes collector), Wendy Heyman Warsaw (Canada), Glen Harris et al. This bumper edition is a great delight for the followers of Mr Sherlock Holmes.
The Valley of Fear
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Author : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994-11-03
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 9780192823823
The Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf
A cipher message and a horrible murder in a Sussex village begin this dark and powerful tale as Holmes battles with the forces of the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. Central to the novel lies the story of a terrorist brotherhood and the hold it acquired over an American mining valley. At the end of the investigation, which Holmes declares is making him lose his wits, it is Professor Moriarty who has the final laugh. - ;A cipher message and a horrible murder in a Sussex village begin this dark and powerful tale as Holmes battles with the forces of the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. Central to the novel lies the story of a terrorist brotherhood and the hold it acquired over an American mining valley. At the end of the investigation, which Holmes declares is making him lose his wits, it is Professor Moriarty who has the final laugh. -
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Author : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1994-11-03
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
ISBN : 9780192823762
The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf
Ten years after the supposed death of Sherlock Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls, Arthur Conan Doyle was to bow to popular pressure and breathe new life into his creation. To the astonishment of Dr Watson, and the delight of his readers, Holmes reappears in Baker Street to embark on a new series of adventures. Amongst the famous cases he and Watson tackle are `The Dancing Men', `The Solitary Cyclist', and `The Six Napoleons'. Conan Doyle's own life provides inspiration for the tales, from his days as a student doctor on a Greenland whaler to the overwhelming grief he experienced from his wife's slow death from tuberculosis. - ;Ten years after the supposed death of Sherlock Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls, Arthur Conan Doyle was to bow to popular pressure and breathe new life into his creation. To the astonishment of Dr Watson, and the delight of his readers, Holmes reappears in Baker Street to embark on a new series of adventures. Amongst the famous cases he and Watson tackle are `The Dancing Men', `The Solitary Cyclist', and `The Six Napoleons'. Conan Doyle's own life provides inspiration for the tales, from his days as a student doctor on a Greenland whaler to the overwhelming grief he experienced from his wife's slow death from tuberculosis. -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780191605598
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of the Strand magazine, in which they were first published, and won immense popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his powers and the volume is full of famous cases, including `The Red-Headed League', `The Blue Carbuncle', and `The Speckled Band'. Although Holmes gained a reputation for infallibility, Conan Doyle showed his own realism and feminism by having the great detective defeated by Irene Adler - the woman - in the very first story, `A Scandal in Bohemia'. The editor of this volume, Richard Lancelyn Green is editor of The Uncollected Sherlock Holmes and The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. With John Michael Gibson, he compiled the Soho Series Bibliography of A. Conan Doyle. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998-06-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780191509162
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf
The Hound of the Baskervilles is the tale of an ancient curse suddenly given a terrifying modern application. The grey towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor hold many secrets for Holmes and Watson to unravel. The detective is contemptuous of supernatural manifestations, but the reader will remain perpetually haunted by the hound from the moor. The editor of this volume, W.W. Robson, was Emeritus David Masson Professor of English Literature at the University of Edinburgh and author of Modern English Literature. The general editor of the Oxford Sherlock Holmes, Owen Dudley Edwards, is Reader in History at the University of Edinburgh and author or The Quest for Sherlock Holmes: A Biographical Study of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.