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

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

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"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories first published in 1892. These twelve tales feature the legendary consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson, narrated from Watson's perspective. Each mystery explores social injustices while showcasing Holmes's brilliant deductive methods and unconventional approach to justice. The stories introduce memorable characters and cases that have captivated readers for over a century, establishing Holmes as one of literature's most enduring detectives.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
• 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

• Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
• Category: British Literature
• Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
• Category: Short Stories
• Contemporary Reviews
• Detective Fiction

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