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The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (Collector's Library) Hardcover – August 1, 2004

by Doyle Arthur Conan (Author)

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Book 1 of 2: Canon of Sherlock Holmes

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These were the last 12 stories Conan Doyle wrote about Holmes and Watson. They reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written, and Doyle can be seen to take advantage of the new, more open conventions in fiction.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collector's Library (August 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1904633684
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1904633686
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.02 x 0.71 x 6.22 inches

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and died in 1930. Within those years was crowded a variety of activity and creative work that made him an international figure and inspired the French to give him the epithet 'the good giant'. He was the nephew of 'Dickie Doyle' the artist, and was educated at Stonyhurst, and later studied medicine at Edinburgh University, where the methods of diagnosis of one of the professors provided the idea for the methods of deduction used by Sherlock Holmes.

He set up as a doctor at Southsea and it was while waiting for patients that he began to write. His growing success as an author enabled him to give up his practice and turn his attention to other subjects. He was a passionate advocate of many causes, ranging from divorce law reform and the Channel Tunnel to the issuing of inflatable life-jackets to sailors. He also campaigned to prove the innocence of individuals, and his work on the Edjalji case was instrumental in the introduction of the Court of Criminal Appeal. He was a volunteer physician in the Boer War and later in life became a convert to spiritualism.

His greatest achievement was, of course, his creation of Sherlock Holmes, who soon attained international status and constantly distracted him from his other work; at one time Conan Doyle killed him but was obliged by public protest to restore him to life. And in his creation of Dr Watson, Holmes's companion in adventure and chronicler, Conan Doyle produced not only a perfect foil for Holmes but also one of the most famous narrators in fiction. Penguin publish all the books about the great detective, A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, The Uncollected Sherlock Holmes and The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes.

Photo by Walter Benington (RR Auction) [US Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Mick

EXCELLENT As Always

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013

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As my previous reviews of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books on Sherlock Holmes, this too was an excellent read. Just when I thought that I had read all of Doyle's writings on him, I happily discovered more. Again, if you are a fan, one never tires of reading about Sherlock Holmes' keen skill at attention to details in solving crimes. This book was no exception! Each story was well developed. I enjoy the fact that I can read one of his stories in one or two sittings. I hope I find more stories. Well done, Doyle!

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eaglegrafix

A Collection of Short Stories

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024

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If Sherlock Holmes is a favorite this collection may hit the spot. It is not the best of Holmes since most cases are easily determined by guessing.

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Stanley

Fine bindings and portable

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018

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I love the quality of the book, but was hoping for illustrations. The description of the book series led me to believe they were in there.

I do love these pocket-sized clothbound books. I have a collection of books with fine bindings, but they can be cumbersome to read or too fancy to be portable.

Good alternative to Kindle. Wish they were bound in the USA rather than China.

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D. Kang

A great classic at a great price: FREE!

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2011

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I always enjoyed reading Sherlock Holmes when I was in jr. high and high school. So when I was searching for a few free books (I'm a little cheap went it comes to Kindle books) I was happy to see pretty much all of Doyle's Sherlock collections. I've read pretty much all of them and am reminded why I loved them so much in my youth. The great thing is that this second time around reading as an adult I get a whole new outlook on the stories. The plain fact is that there will NEVER be a greater mystery/detective story than Sherlock Holmes. Doyle was so creative in his stories/cases that it is no wonder why they have stood the test of time. I HIGHLY suggest that you read these collections. If you've read them before, do so again...you'll be surprised. If you have never read them before, jump in and get started. What can you lose? Its free!

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G.K.S.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021

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Enjoyed each story. How could one review Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, may as well The Good Book. I stand with history.

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HITRN

Excellent Kindle Edition of Holmes

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022

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I’ve been reading all of the Holmes tales on Kindle. This collection did not disappoint. As some of the later tales, a few are written by Holmes giving his first-person narrative. Worth the read!

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M. Schwarz

Later, Possibly Weaker, but Still Holmes!

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014

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Very late period Holmes stories. Like many readers, I feel there is a steep decline in quality and originality in the later Conan Doyle stories. But even with clunkers like "The Three Garridebs," "The Mazarin Stone," and "The Veiled Lodger," you have the two undeniable classics of "The Illustrious Client" and "The Problem of Thor Bridge". You also have the stylistic departure of "The Lion's Mane," one of only three stories in the canon not narrated by Watson. So while I would urge anyone new to the original stories always to begin with "The Adventures," "The Memoirs," and "The Return," both "The Casebook" and "His Last Bow" have much to recommend them.

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Susan

Not quite Holmes

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024

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The cases were too pat to interests of a true Holmes fan. Not enough intrigue for me. However it was somewhat entertaining.

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