The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes: Essays on Victorian England, Volume 1 (Sherwood-Fabre Liese)(Paperback)

Step back to London, 1895. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories are full of references to everyday activities and events from Victorian times that make the twenty-first century reader run to the reference shelf. Few, for example, are intimately acquainted with the responsibilities of a country squire, the importance of gentlemen's clubs, or the intricacies of the Victorian monetary system. These twenty-four short essays explore various aspects of life mentioned in the original tales of Sherlock Holmes, providing modern-day insight into the nineteenth century world. Originally shared through various Sherlockian newsletters around the world, they are gathered here for the first time. Essays cover: The Life of a Country Squire The Holmes' Family Connection to the Vernets of France The Fate of Second Sons The Victorian Medical
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