Elementary My Dear Watson; Sherlock Holmes Centenary: His Life & Times
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Graham Nown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Salem House Publishers, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight silverfish damage to dust jacket.
This non-fiction work, "Elementary My Dear Watson; Sherlock Holmes Centenary: His Life & Times," offers a comprehensive look into the enduring legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes. It chronicles the character's creation, evolution, and profound impact on literature and popular culture, coinciding with the centenary of his inception. The book details the historical and social context that shaped Holmes's world, providing insights into Victorian-era London and the scientific advancements that often informed his deductive methods. It presents a rich tapestry of information for both dedicated Sherlockians and those new to the lore, illuminating the timeless appeal of the world's most famous consulting detective.
Author: Graham Nown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Salem House Publishers, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight silverfish damage to dust jacket.
This non-fiction work, "Elementary My Dear Watson; Sherlock Holmes Centenary: His Life & Times," offers a comprehensive look into the enduring legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes. It chronicles the character's creation, evolution, and profound impact on literature and popular culture, coinciding with the centenary of his inception. The book details the historical and social context that shaped Holmes's world, providing insights into Victorian-era London and the scientific advancements that often informed his deductive methods. It presents a rich tapestry of information for both dedicated Sherlockians and those new to the lore, illuminating the timeless appeal of the world's most famous consulting detective.