Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Sherlock Holmes Again...!

Probably no character in the history of fictional crime fighters has ever been as well known as Sherlock Holmes. A master of using logic and science to solve even the toughest of mysteries, Sherlock was loved by the public and, for the most part, critics alike.

1915
The Valley of Fear is published

On this day in 1915, The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle is published in novel form.

Sherlock Holmes had been a popular character since he first appeared in the story “A Study in Scarlet,” published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887. The thin, highly strung detective with extraordinary deductive powers was modeled partly on Dr. Joseph Bell, a medical school teacher at the University of Edinburgh, where Holmes’ creator studied.

Conan Doyle created Holmes while practicing medicine in London, where his shortage of patients left him ample free time to write. Starting in 1891, a series of Holmes stories appeared in The Strand magazine. Holmes’ success enabled Doyle to leave his medical practice in 1891 and devote himself to writing, but the author soon grew weary of his creation. In The Final Problem, he appeared to kill off both Holmes and his nemesis, Dr. Moriarty, only to resuscitate Holmes later due to popular demand. In 1902, Doyle was knighted for his work with a field hospital in South Africa. In addition to dozens of Sherlock Holmes stories and several novels, Doyle wrote history, pursued whaling, and engaged in many adventures and athletic endeavors. After his son died in World War I, Doyle became a dedicated spiritualist. He died in 1930.

Sherlock Holmes has always been a favorite of mine. I love the writing style of Arthur Conan Doyle...very much.

Coffee out on the patio again this morning.

10 comments:

Mamahen said...

Interesting that he lacked medical patients.

Momlady said...

I loved the novels, especially the way you never knew the solution until the right time.

taminator013 said...

My first Sherlock Holmes experience took place when I was in about third grade. We were visiting my fraternal grandparents and they had a lot of books around the house. While paging through one of them I came across an illustration of a hellish looking hound at the beginning of the story. You can probably guess what it was. After reading it, I was hooked.........

linda m said...

I never read Sherlock Holmes growing up, but now I love his mysteries.

JO said...

I have read just about every one of his mysteries. Loved reading them too. I know the book taminator is talking about that one kept you on the edge.

Warmer this morning at 46. But dropping back down tonight and a low of 50's tomorrow. better enjoy today see you on the patio

HermitJim said...

Hey Mamahen...
Maybe his bedside manner was not so good.
Thanks for stopping by today!


Hey Momlady...
Sure knew how to keep the readers attention.
Thanks for coming by this morning!


Hey Taminator...
Bet the grandparents were glad you started reading at their place, and were more than happy to share with you.
Thanks for the visit today!


Hey Linda...
Funny how that happens, isn't it?
Thanks for coming by this morning!


Hey Jo...
I figured that an avid reader such as yourself would have.
Thanks for dropping by today, dear!

Hermit's Baby Sis said...

Love those myself, Bubba. Been a while since I read any - maybe time for a revisit. Thanks for the reminder.

Dizzy-Dick said...

His novels of the macabre would sure keep you on your toes. Good reading just before you retire for the night (grin).

Barney, The Old Fat Man said...

If I recall correctly Doyle also wrote several other books I have read.

HermitJim said...

Hey Sis...
In my opinion, certainly worth revisiting. They never really go out of style.
Thanks for coming over today!


Hey Dizzy...
Certainly gives the ol' grey matter something to think about at bedtime.
Thanks for the visit today, Diz!


Hey Barney...
He did indeed write other books and I think they were all received well by the public.
Thanks for the visit today!