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The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes : Essays on Victorian England, EPUB eBook

The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes : Essays on Victorian England EPUB

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Step back to London, 1895.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyles stories are full of references to everyday activities and events from Victorian times that make the twenty-first century reader run to the reference shelf. Few, for example, are intimately acquainted with the responsibilities of a country squire, the importance of gentlemens clubs, or the intricacies of the Victorian monetary system.

These twenty-four short essays explore various aspects of life mentioned in the original tales of Sherlock Holmes, providing modern-day insight into the nineteenth century world. Originally shared through various Sherlockian newsletters around the world, they are gathered here for the first time. Essays cover:

  • The Life of a Country Squire
  • The Holmes Family Connection to the Vernets of France
  • The Fate of Second Sons
  • The Victorian Medical Practice
  • Victorian Transportion
  • The Origins of Scotland Yard
  • The River Thames
  • Apiculture in the 1800s
  • Westminster Palace
  • Sherlocks Christmas Spirit
  • Practicing Law in Victorian England
  • The Second Anglo-Afghan War
  • Gentlemans Clubs
  • Tobacco
  • 221B Baker Street
  • Abductive Reasoning
  • Dog Breeding
  • Poisons
  • Fingerprints
  • Phrenology
  • Communications
  • The Monetary System
  • The British Museum
  • Chloroform

These examinations bring deeper meaning and color to the adventures of the worlds most famous consulting detective.

The president of The Crew of the Barque Lone Star, a Sherlockian Scion Society, notes this collection brings life to a society which we have only dreamed of.

Whether a fan of Sherlock Holmes or a history enthusiast, this book offers interesting tidbits to all.

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