Solving Literacy Mysteries - WRIT 141 - O'Brien

This is a guide to notable locations in the life of Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It chronicles the life of each by guiding the reader through Scotland and England, with entries arranged by county or unitary authority. Each entry includes the address, a description of the site's history and significance to Conan Doyle or Holmes, often an accompanying photograph and frequently a quotation from Conan Doyle.

See chapters on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Victorian Background, and Crime and Punishment.

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories and novels, yet he considered them only a small part of his literary output.This book--the first biography of Arthur Conan Doyle written for young adults--provides a lively account of the writer's fascinating life.