Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh Medical School.
A London-based "consulting detective" whose abilities border on the fantastic, Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to adopt almost any disguise,
and his use of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases.
Holmes, who first appeared in publication in 1887, was featured in four novels and 56 short stories. The first novel, A Study in Scarlet, appeared in Beeton's Christmas Annual
in 1887 and the second, The Sign of the Four, in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890. The character grew tremendously in popularity with the first series of short stories in
The Strand Magazine, beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; further series of short stories and two novels published in serial form appeared between then and 1927.
The stories cover a period from around 1880 up to 1914. (from wikipedia.org)
Sherlock Holmes - The True Story of Dr. Joseph Bell
Based on the true story of Dr. Joseph Bell who was a professor of medicine at Edinburgh University and pioneered forensic science, this film provides background knowledge about how Arthur Conan Doyle could invent one of the most famous fictional character - Sherlock Holmes.
The Search for Sherlock Holmes
He is one of the most loved characters of all time, and the main novel of his adventures is said to be the third most read publication in the world behind the Bible and Dictionary. Investigate the phenomenon of Sherlock Holmes in this revealing documentary.
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| Sherlock Holmes - wikipedia Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh Medical School. |
| Arthur Conan Doyle This is a collection of films and web documents about Arthur Conan Doyle, a Scottish physician and writer who is most noted for his fictional stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes. |
| The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984-1994 TV Series) This is the name given to the TV series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations produced by British television company Granada Television between 1984 and 1994. |
| Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story This is a three-part BBC documentary series hosted by surgeon Gabriel Weston, exploring the history and development of forensic science. |
| e-Books |
| A Study in Scarlet The novel - A Study in Scarlet written by Arthur Conan Doyle, audio books of it, and a film based on the story of it. The first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes. |
| The Sign of Four This contains the novel - The Sign of Four which is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, audio books of it, and a film based on the story of it. |
| The hound of the Baskervilles The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes, audio books of it, and a film based on the story of it. |
| The Valley of Fear The novel - The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes, audio books of it, and the film - The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes which story is based on it. |