Holmes & Watson

A classic book on two of English literature’s most iconic characters. First published in 1953, this is one of the earliest and best studies of Sherlock Holmes. S. C. Roberts searches Conan Doyle’s stories for clues and develops biographies of the characters, revealing information about their lives and personalities which less observant readers may fail to notice. Holmes & Watson also features two classic "unrecorded adventures"—pastiche tales by a master of the form. This new edition includes an introduction by the President of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, reflecting on the book’s importance as a classic work of Holmesiana.

S.C. Roberts (1887-1966) was a publisher, university administrator, noted Sherlockian, and first president of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. He served as Secretary of Cambridge University Press, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................7
Guy Marriott, President, Sherlock Holmes Society of London 

SHERLOCK HOLMES
(i)   His creation ................................................................................11
(ii)  His life ........................................................................................16
(iii) His temperament ....................................................................... 26
(iv) His attitude to women ................................................................39
(v)  His music ...................................................................................55
(vi) His kinship with Dr. Johnson ......................................................60

DR. WATSON
(i)  The chronological problem ..........................................................65
(ii)  His life .........................................................................................70

THE BAKER STREET SCENE
(i)   221B in retrospect ......................................................................101
(ii)  Last words ..................................................................................112

TWO UNRECORDED ADVENTURES
Christmas Eve ...................................................................................119
The Strange Case of the Megatherium Thefts ..................................135

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