Providing an overview of all aspects of the life and times of the world-famous detective, Riley and McAllister offer interesting and entertaining information about the fictional sleuth. Along with the trivia and information, the authors insert historical background on Victorian England, a short biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and brief synopses of the Holmes stories. Additional chapters cover explanations of rank in the British nobility, drugs used in the era, and the wars mentioned in the stories. Several chapters make forays into understanding the psychology of Holmes, his personality, and his pleasures. One entire chapter reviews the various clubs dedicated to him. A crossword puzzle, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery Map of London, and around 200 black-and-white illustrations, including some from the stories and some of Victorian London, add to the fun.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13
9780826411167
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94964216
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Bedside, Bathtub & Armchair Companion to Sherlock Holmes
Author
Pam Mcallister, Dick Riley
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Writing & Reading, Literature
Publication Year
1998
Type
Référence
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
370g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Pam Mcallister, Dick Riley
Series Title
Bedside, Bathtub & Armchair Companions
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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