Sherlock Kholms Text in Russian] [Sherlock Holmes; Atlet-Ubiytsa [Athlete-Killer]

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n.p.: n.p., pre-1917. Vtoroye Izdanie. Wraps. As is. 48 pages. Approximately 5 inches by 7 inches. Illustrated (color) cover. Spine repaired. Ink numbers on back cover. Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887 (in A Study in Scarlet), the character s popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with A Scandal in Bohemia in 1891; additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totaling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes s friend and biographer Dr. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London. Sherlock Holmes is arguably the best known, with Guinness World Records listing him as the most portrayed movie character in history. Holmes s popularity and fame are such that numerous literary and fan societies have been founded that pretend to operate on this principle. The character and stories have had a profound and lasting effect on mystery writing and popular culture as a whole, with the original tales as well

• Publisher: n.p.
• Year: 1917
• Edition: Vtoroye Izdanie
• Binding: paperback

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