Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Illustrated: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Illustrated is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859–1930).

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"Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories published in 1892. Originally appearing in The Strand Magazine, these twelve tales feature consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson confronting social injustices and mysteries across Victorian England. Narrated by Watson, the stories showcase Holmes's revolutionary methods of detection—from royal scandals to peculiar crimes—offering fresh justice in a world of incompetence and privilege. The collection boosted the magazine's circulation and established Holmes as an enduring literary icon.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Illustrated
• Author credits: Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859–1930)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Detective and mystery stories, English
• Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
• Private investigators -- England -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

• Category: British Literature
• Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
• Category: Short Stories

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