Synopsis
This enthralling collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures comprises the first two volumes of short stories as they were originally gathered together in book form. Initially published in The Strand magazine, the first of the short stories followed the successful serialization of Conan Doyle's first two Holmes novels A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes contains four of Conan Doyle's own all-time favorite Holmes mysteries, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', 'The Red-Headed League', 'A Scandal in Bohemia' and 'The Five Orange Pips'.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes has another three of Conan Doyle's favorites in 'The Adventure of the Reigate Squire', 'The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual' and 'The Adventure of the Final Problem'. It is in 'The Final Problem', of course, that Dr Watson sadly reports the death of Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen in Switzerland. Holmes's titanic struggle with his arch enemy, Professor Moriarty, had seen them both apparently plunge over a sheer drop, although Watson never actually saw Holmes's body. This was Conan Doyle's attempt to bring an end to Holmes's adventures, but he was to be resurrected by popular demand eight years later.
The Memoirs also includes 'The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter', in which Holmes's brother, Mycroft, appears for the first time and 'The Adventure of the Gloria Scott', in which Holmes describes to Watson his very first case.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1859. He studied medicine at Edinburgh University and it was as a student that he first began writing fiction. He created his most famous character, Sherlock Holmes, while working as a doctor in Portsmouth and would go on to become a prolific author writing science fiction, historical novels, romances, plays and poetry as well as his ground-breaking detective adventures.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes: The Short Stories: 24 Classic Story Adventures
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sherlock Holmes: The Short Stories: 24 Classic Story Adventures This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9781853758898
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes: The Short Stories: 24 Classic Story Adventures
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781853758898
Seller Image
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # wbs6015586709
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006081135
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 656. Seller Inventory # 57142123
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 656. Seller Inventory # 2651401908
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 656. Seller Inventory # 1851401918
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes: 24 Classic Short Stories
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. una rep edition. 655 pages. 8.75x6.75x1.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1853758892
Stock Image
Sherlock Holmes: The Short Stories: 24 Classic Story Adventures
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Seller Inventory # M01853758892-G