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Micah Clarke; His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.
Su padre, el señor Hungerton, era verdaderamente la persona menos dotada de tacto que pudiese hallarse en el mundo; una especie de cacatúa pomposa y desaliñada, de excelente carácter pero absolutamente encerrado en su propio y estúpido yo. Si algo podía haberme alejado de Gladys, era el imaginar un suegro como aquél. Estoy convencido de que creía, de todo corazón, que mis tres visitas semanales a Los Nogales se debían al placer que yo hallaba en su compañía y, muy especialmente, al deseo de escuchar sus opiniones sobre el bimetalismo, materia en la que iba camino de convertirse en una autoridad. Durante una hora o más tuve que oír aquella noche su monótono parloteo acerca de cómo la moneda sin respaldo disipa la seguridad del ahorro, sobre el valor simbólico de la plata, la devaluación de la rupia y los verdaderos patrones de cambio. ¿¿Supóngase ¿¿exclamaba con enfermiza exaltación¿¿ que se reclamasen en forma simultánea todas las deudas del mundo y se insistiese en su pago inmediato. ¿Qué ocurriría entonces, dadas las actuales circunstancias? Le contesté que eso me convertiría, evidentemente, en un hombre arruinado, ante lo cual saltó de su silla reprochando mi habitual ligereza, que le impedía discutir en mi presencia cualquier tema razonable. Tras decir esto, salió disparado de la habitación para vestirse, porque iba a una reunión de masones.
"Presume nothing" ― Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of the Baskervilles The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle features the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes takes on to solve another mystery when Dr. James Mortimer asks Holmes for assistance after his friend Sir Charles Baskerville was found dead in the park near his manor. It was believed that the death was due to a heart attack, but according to Mortimer, Sir Charles's face had an expression of horror, and not far from the corpse the footprints of a gigantic hound were visible.
Memories and Adventures, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.
" Ce fut une chose curieuse, dit le précepteur ; un de ces incidents bizarres et saugrenus comme il ne s¿en produit pas deux fois dans une existence. J¿y perdis la meilleure situation que je doive, sans doute, jamais rencontrer. Ce qui ne veut pas dire que je ne me félicite d¿être allé à Thorpe Place ; car j¿y gagnai... Mais cela, c¿est ce que vous apprendra mon histoire. Je ne sais pas si vous connaissez bien cette partie des Midlands qüarrose l¿Avon. C¿est la région la plus anglaise de l¿Angleterre. Elle nous a donné Shakespeare, qui fut la fleur de notre race. Terre de longs pâturages, se plissant et se gonflant à l¿ouest pour former les hauteurs de Malvern. Pas de villes, mais des quantités de villages, chacun avec son clocher de pierre grise. Vous avez laissé derrière vous la brique des com- tés du Sud et de l¿Est ; ici, tout est de pierre, depuis les murs jusqüaux dalles des toits envahies par le lichen ; tout est farouche, solide et massif, comme il convient au c¿ur d¿un grand pays."
"A Study in Scarlet is an 1887 detective novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The story marks the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who would become the most famous detective duo in popular fiction. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet is the literary debut of the world's most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, introduced by Iain Sinclair with notes by Ed Glinert in Penguin Classics. On the wall, the word rache - German for 'revenge' - is written in blood, yet there are no wounds on the victim or signs of a struggle. Watson's head is in a whirl, but the formidable Holmes relishes this challenge to his deductive powers, and so begins their famous investigative partnership."
The 12 short stories featured in this volume were the catalyst for the first literary fandom, the success of The Strand Magazine, and Arthur Conan Doyle's lifelong career as the writer of the Sherlock Holmes adventures.
Holmes and Watson return in this atmospheric crime novel, featuring the wild Devonshire moors, a phantom hound, and a centuries-old familial curse.
His Last Bow is the final collection of thrilling short stories in the chronology of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes' series, set on the precipice of the First World War.
This volume features 12 enthralling Sherlock Holmes stories, culminating in 'The Final Problem', which caused much uproar and controversy among the fictional detective's loyal fans.
It's the eve of the First World War, and Sherlock Holmes has retired and taken up beekeeping, or has he? This short spy story is the final tale in the masterful detective's chronology and reveals new depths to his sleuthing skill.Now past his prime, Sherlock Holmes has retired to the countryside to live a quiet life in his remaining years. Yet as the First World War approaches, British government officials reach out to the once-great detective to ask for his assistance. Pairing up with his loyal companion, Doctor Watson, once more, Holmes embarks on a new career path: espionage. Going undercover, it's up to the sleuthing duo to infiltrate German intelligence and stop the British security leak.First published in 1917, this short story by Arthur Conan Doyle is the final tale in the Sherlock Holmes chronology. It is often seen as propaganda intended to boost British morale due to its patriotic themes and wartime setting. Read & Co. Books is proud to republish 'The War Service of Sherlock Holmes' in a new edition featuring a specially commissioned introduction and an article by the author.
Follow Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to a university town where they investigate three students to uncover who is attempting to cheat on a valuable examination paper.In this short Sherlock Holmes story, the famous detective is called away from his usual high-stakes crime investigations and must solve a case with very few clues on a university campus. Someone has snuck into a lecturer's office and copied the answers to an important examination paper. The culprit must be caught and prevented from taking the exam because it is for a large scholarship. In a thrilling display of his observation and deduction skills, Holmes reveals the truth behind the case.First published in 1904, this short story by Arthur Conan Doyle is a suspenseful Sherlock Holmes tale that's not to be missed. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.
Read the short story that shocked Sherlock Holmes fans across the globe and discover how the renowned detective got away with his greatest coup yet: surviving death.It's been three years since Sherlock Holmes had a fatal encounter with Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, and Doctor Watson has started investigating crime alone. When a seemingly unsolvable locked-room murder occurs, Watson visits the crime scene. Several odd characters are present, including an elderly book collector, who may not be all he seems...First published in The Strand Magazine, 'The Adventure of the Empty House' is a remarkable example of Arthur Conan Doyle's skill in writing detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.
Join Sherlock Holmes as he investigates a quietly curious tenant who only communicates with his landlady through a series of notes in broken English.Mrs. Warren comes to 221B Baker Street to ask for Sherlock Holmes' help after a new tenant moves into her rooms. The gentle landlady is concerned that her tenant isn't all he first appeared to be. After requesting to pay double the current rent on the condition of getting the room on his own terms, the tenant hasn't been seen. He leaves requests in notes on a chair outside his door, and this is also where he collects his meals, but Mrs. Warren is concerned that something darker lurks behind these curious circumstances.First published in 1911, 'The Adventure of the Red Circle' is a thrilling and suspenseful story, not to be missed by fans of detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle.
This short story highlights the phenomenal mind of Sherlock Holmes as the detective unravels the complex case of a star rugby player's disappearance. Godfrey Staunton plays in the three-quarters position of the University of Cambridge rugby team. When he disappears just before a big game against Oxford, the entire team is desperate to uncover his whereabouts. Despite sports being beyond Sherlock Holmes' field of knowledge, he agrees to take on the case and is soon unravelling the mystery.First published in 1904, 'The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter' is a thrilling detective story that showcases the skill and intellect of Sherlock Holmes. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.
La gran campana del monasterio de Belmonte dejaba oír sus sonoros tañidos por todo el valle y aun más allá de la obscura línea formada por los bosques. Los leñadores y carboneros que trabajaban por la parte de Vernel y los pescadores del río Lande, suspendían momentáneamente sus tareas para dirigirse interrogadoras miradas; pues aunque el sonido de las campanas de la abadía era tan familiar y conocido por aquellos contornos como el canto de las alondras o la charla de las urracas en setos y bardales, los repiques tenían sus horas fijas, y aquella tarde la de nona había sonado ya y faltaba no poco para la oración. ¿Qué suceso extraordinario lanzaba a vuelo, tan a deshora, la campana mayor de la abadía? Por todas partes se veía llegar a los religiosos, cuyos blancos hábitos se destacaban vivamente sobre el césped que cubría las avenidas de nudosos robles. Procedían unos de los viñedos y lagares pertenecientes a la comunidad, otros de la vaquería, de las margueras y salinas, y algunos llegaban, apresurando el paso, de las lejanas fundiciones de Solent y la granja de San Bernardo. No les cogía de sorpresa el inusitado campaneo, porque ya la noche anterior había despachado el abad un mensajero especial a todas las dependencias exteriores del monasterio, con orden de anunciar en ellas la proyectada reunión general del día siguiente. En cambio el hermano lego Atanasio, que durante un cuarto de siglo había limpiado y bruñido el pesado aldabón de bronce de la abadía, declaraba con asombro que jamás había presenciado convocación tan extemporánea y urgente de todos los miembros de la comunidad.
Estoy viendo, Watson, que no tendré más remedio que ir ¿me dijo Holmes, cierta mañana, cuando estábamos desayunándonos juntos.¿¡Ir! ¿Adónde? ¿ADartmoor..., a King¿s Pyland.No me sorprendió. A decir verdad, lo único que me sorprendía era que no se encontrase mezclado ya en aquel suceso extraordinario, que constituía tema único de conversación de un extremo a otro de toda la superficie de Inglaterra Mi compañero se había pasado un día entero yendo y viniendo por la habitación, con la barbilla caída sobre el pecho y el ceño contraído, cargando una y otra vez su pipa del tabaco negro más fuerte, sordo por completo a todas mis preguntas y comentarios. Nuestro vendedor de periódicos nos iba enviando las ediciones de todos los periódicos a medida que salían, pero Holmes los tiraba a un rincón después de haberles echado una ojeada Sin embargo, a pesar de su silencio, yo sabía perfectamente cuál era el tema de sus cavilaciones. Sólo había un problema pendiente de la opinión pública que podía mantener en vilo su capacidad de análisis, y ese problema era el de la extraordinaria desaparición del caballo favorito de la Copa Wessex y del trágico asesinato de su entrenador.
"His Last Bow" is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle and is part of an anthology of short stories, His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1977). It's the final work in Conan Doyle's classic mystery series about the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes. The collection was well received by fans and critical reviewers alike. There is a statue of Sherlock Holmes in Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, close to where Conan Doyle was born. Sherlock Holmes has inspired many tribute novels and TV series.
Desde os primeiros dias da carreira de Holmes até seus surpreendentes encontros com invasores marcianos, a série As Novas Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes (Abajour Books) apresenta os mais variados e emocionantes casos do maior detetive do mundo
A volume of seemingly unsolvable mysteries, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes features the final twelve short stories in Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective series.
The fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel features a heinous scheme from the pipe-smoking detective's most formidable nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.
The darker side of Sherlock Holmes and the romantic side of Doctor Watson are both revealed in this enthralling second novel in Arthur Conan Doyle's detective series.
This complete collection of the original Sherlock Holmes novels and short stories is a treasure trove of Arthur Conan Doyle's intricate detective fiction.Experience the full scope of Sherlock Holmes's detective abilities in this comprehensive, unabridged collection of Arthur Conan Doyle's works. Featuring all four of the original novels alongside the 56 short stories, this volume encompasses the remarkable legacy of literature's favourite sleuth. Printed in publication order, follow the legendary detective and his companion, Doctor Watson, as they navigate their way through complex cases, uncovering hidden secrets, solving intricate puzzles, and bringing criminals to justice. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Sherlock Holmes or are discovering the detective for the first time, this beautiful collection from Read & Co. Books is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic world. This collector's edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine
A Study in Scarlet is the first Sherlock Holmes novel and marks the beginning of many illustrious adventures for literature's favourite detective.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the curious disappearance of a young woman's fiance in this mysterious case of stolen identity.When Mary Sutherland comes to Sherlock Holmes to request he find her missing fiance, the remarkable detective wastes no time solving the puzzling case. After being abandoned at the altar on what should've been her wedding day, Mary is convinced that the disappearance of her husband-to-be is the result of a more sinister plot. Through his deductive powers, Holmes is able to unravel a web of deceit, false identities, and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the case.First published in 1891, 'A Case of Identity' is a gripping short story from the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Sidney Paget.
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