2. • Sherlock Holmes (pronounced
/ rl k hə mz/ˈʃɜ ɒ ʊ ) is a fictional
detective created by Scottish author
and physician Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle. A brilliant London-based
"consulting detective", Holmes is
famous for his astute logical
reasoning, his ability to take almost
any disguise, and his forensic
science skills to solve
difficult cases.
• Sherlock Homes has its oen
film.The first Sherlock Holmes film
was produced in 1900. In 1939 the
novels were developed as a series
of films staring Basil Rathbone,
establishing the trademark
deerstalker, pipe & spyglass as a
global visual icon.
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4. • The first story about the great fictional detective,
Sherlock Holmes was A Study in Scarlet.
• It was first published in Beeton's Christmas Annual, in
London, England in December 1887. Many of the
subsequent stories where published in The Strand.
• When he was created by the author of the fictional
Sherlock Holmes stories: in 1887. That is when Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle published the first of his detective
stories.
• Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character, not a real
person.
5. 22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930
Arthur Ignatius Conan
Doyle was born on May 22,
1859, in Edinburgh,
Scotland.
The Doyle’s were a
prosperous Irish-Catholic
family, who had a
prominent position in the
world of Art.
6. Death of Arthur Ignatius Conan
Doyle
• In the autumn of 1929, in spite of having been diagnosed with
Angina Pectoris, Conan Doyle went off for his last Psychic tour to
Holland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. He was in such pain by the
time he returned, that he had to be carried ashore. Bedridden from
that time on, he managed to have one last quixotic adventure on a
cold spring day in 1930. He rose from his bed, and unseen went into
the garden. When he was found, he was lying on the ground, one
hand clutching his heart, the other holding a single white snowdrop.
• Arthur Conan Doyle died on Monday, July 7, 1930, surrounded by
his family. His last words before departing for "the greatest and most
glorious adventure of all," were addressed to his wife. He
whispered, "You are wonderful."
7. The last Sherlock Holmes story a
dialogueOne Sentence Summary: Holmes and
Watson aid Scotland Yard in the hunt for
Jack the Ripper.
A skilled reviewer might be able to review
this book without giving anything away
but not me so count on the rest of this
post containing major spoilers. If you
intend to read The Last Sherlock Holmes
Story and know nothing about it other that
Holmes and Watson hunt The Ripper,
stop now and go buy a copy. Amazon
and Abe Books have lots of copies
available. It is worth reading.
