The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Michael A. Cramer, PhD

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CANTERBURY CLASSICS
10 October 2011

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Sherlock Holmes

Series: Leather-bound Classics

There is one literary detective who stands above all others, whose powers of deduction are known the world over, whose influence can still be felt in today's most modern whodunits. Who is it, you ask? Why, it's elementary! Sherlock Holmes, the famous gumshoe of 221B Baker Street. And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - the man who made him famous in such tales as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet — changed the world of mysteries, inspiring legions of devoted fans.

Whether you're a devotee or you've yet to be awed by Holmes's powers of deduction, you'll love this Canterbury Classics edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous works, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, The Valley of Fear, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges.

You'll be spellbound by Conan Doyle's descriptive prose, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home.

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Introduction by: Michael A. Cramer PhD
Imprint: CANTERBURY CLASSICS
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 56mm
Weight: 1.470kg
ISBN: 9781607102113
ISBN 10: 1607102110
Series: Leather-bound Classics
Pages: 1096
Publication Date: 10 October 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction. Michael A. Cramer has a Ph.D. in Theatre from City University of New York Graduate Center. He lives in New York, NY.