This edition features the greatest fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, with short stories illustrated by Sidney Paget. It is quarter bound in cloth, includes head and tail bands, a ribbon marker, and gilt top edge, all presented with illustrated cover boards.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of the Strand magazine in which they were first published, and wond immesne popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his powers and the volume is full of famous cases, including 'The Red-Headed League,' 'The Blue Carbuncle,' and 'The Speckled Band.' Although Holmes gained a reputation for infallibility, Conan Doyl shoed his own realism and feminism by having the great detective defeated by Irene Adler--the woman--in the very fists story, 'A Scandal in Bohemia.' (back cover)
Das gefleckte Band Ein Skandal in Böhmen Seine Abschiedsvorstellung Das letzte Problem Der griechische Dolmetscher Das leere HausEnglish The Adventure of the Speckled BandA Scandal in BohemiaHis Last BowThe Final ProblemThe Adventure of the Greek InterpreterThe Adventure of the Empty House
The Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of the first twenty four short stories based on the famous detective, including the cases of The Red-Headed League, The Cardboard Box, and The Final Problem. Holmes will need to use his various skills, including a knack at cracking ciphers, an aptitude for acting and disguise, tracking footprints, hand to hand combat, deciphering different types of tobacco ash, and knowledge of psychology to solve cases of blackmail, revenge and murder. Sherlock Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess and is renowned for his skilful use of deductive reasoning, astute observation, and forensic skills to solve difficult cases. Deductive reasoning allows Holmes to impressively reveal a stranger's occupation. Similarly, by studying inanimate objects, he is able to make astonishingly detailed deductions about their owners. This mindset was a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, inspiring authors like Robert J. Sawyer, Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.
"My mind," he said, "rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere." -Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four. Enter the thrilling and entertaining world of Sherlock Holmes and pit your wits against the fiendish and ingenious challenges he sets in this collection. Join his friend Dr Watson in attempting to solve more than 130 unique and gripping puzzle vignettes. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective of them all.
Featuring twelve captivating stories, this collection showcases the iconic detective's adventures, including notable cases like The Silver Blaze and The Musgrave Ritual. It introduces the term "smoking gun" and highlights the intense rivalry with Holmes' greatest foe, Professor Moriarty, culminating in The Final Problem. These tales delve into the brilliance of deduction and the complexities of crime-solving, solidifying Sherlock Holmes' legacy in detective fiction.
Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and prevent a similar fate from befalling the heir, Sir Henry.
Šest případů na které vzpomíná Sherlock Holmes perem svého přítele Jamese Watsona.
Zjednodušené převyprávění proslulého hororově detektivního případu Sherlocka Holmese. Dvojjazyčné vydání pro začátečníky ve studiu angličtiny, doplněné slovníčkem a zábavnými cvičeními.
