The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes

"e;Slop shops,"e; "e;scissorizing,"e; "e;agony aunts,"e; and "e;foolscap"e;These and other Victorian references appear throughout the original Sherlock Holmes tales. Everyday words and phrases to the Victorian may have modern day readers running to references books. These twenty-four short essaysexplain and explore various aspects of life mentioned in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, providing modern-day insight into the nineteenth century world. The collection also includes the essay-"e;Evil Women: The Villainesses of the Canon,"e; originally published in the Baker Street Journal.Originally shared through various Sherlockian newsletters around the world, they are gathered here for the first time. Essays cover:Violins Electric and vs. gas lightingScrapbookingAgony columnsThe Agra FortCardboardSound RecordingsTelephonesJellyfishRugbyBrandyThe OperaThe Crown JewelsSnakesItalian political organizationsBanksDiabetesPocket watchesWriting paperCoronersPawnshopsClothingCalling cards"e;Be prepared to be enlightened and entertained!"e; - Carole Nelson Douglas, Bestselling Author