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The London of Sherlock Holmes
Includes numerous old authentic photographs & more.
232 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1972
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Michael Harrison
262 books4 followersMichael Harrison has written four teenage novels and has edited many highly-acclaimed poetry anthologies.
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April 22, 2019
Published in 1972 and written by eminent an Sherlockian scholar, this is a delightful ramble through the London of Harrison's experience and memory.
Harrison details, with copious anecdotes and Canon references, the locations, buildings, parks and monuments that Sherlock Holmes would have known well in his 40 years of consulting detective practice in the metropolis.
Much had changed of course, at the time of his writing the book, due to urban renovation and the effects of two world wars. Writing only 20 some years after the horrendous bombing of WWII, Harrison's lists the casualties and survivors with poignant regard.
The book is far more than an inventory of places however, as Harrison provides detailed insight into life as it was lived in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. He notes the costs of food, lodging, entertainment and transportation, the intricacies of a gentleman's wardrobe, and even the costs and sources of the many decorations which Holmes would have earned in his career from various international and domestic governments, which were, it may surprise some to know, mere items on paper until the recipient paid for the jeweled badge or device himself.
A valuable reference tool to modern day Sherlockians, and an engaging reminiscence of the city that both Holmes and Harrison lived in and loved.
Harrison details, with copious anecdotes and Canon references, the locations, buildings, parks and monuments that Sherlock Holmes would have known well in his 40 years of consulting detective practice in the metropolis.
Much had changed of course, at the time of his writing the book, due to urban renovation and the effects of two world wars. Writing only 20 some years after the horrendous bombing of WWII, Harrison's lists the casualties and survivors with poignant regard.
The book is far more than an inventory of places however, as Harrison provides detailed insight into life as it was lived in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. He notes the costs of food, lodging, entertainment and transportation, the intricacies of a gentleman's wardrobe, and even the costs and sources of the many decorations which Holmes would have earned in his career from various international and domestic governments, which were, it may surprise some to know, mere items on paper until the recipient paid for the jeweled badge or device himself.
A valuable reference tool to modern day Sherlockians, and an engaging reminiscence of the city that both Holmes and Harrison lived in and loved.
June 15, 2013
This is a really cool ebook that I loaded to my ipad. It has locations and other links that go to web sites like 221 Baker Street. Filled with resources where I can be an armchair traveler. or walk to these sites in London. An ebook that really uses the internet. Cool
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