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The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Positronic Book

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Availability:In StockContributor:Arthur Conan Doyle, Darrell SchweitzerTheme:Cultural Region/BritishAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:11/24/2011Pages:144
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Positronic PublishingISBN-13:9781617204814ISBN-10:1617204811UPC:9781617204814Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Mystery & DetectiveBook Topic:TraditionalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.34 inchesWeight:0.222Product ID:SCMT5DY91J

Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the most famous detective novels ever written and the most celebrated adventure of Sherlock Holmes. First published in 1902, the novel combines classic detective reasoning with an atmosphere of Gothic mystery on the desolate moors of Devonshire.

When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead near his ancestral estate, rumors quickly spread that the legendary Baskerville family curse has struck again. According to local legend, a monstrous spectral hound haunts the moor, seeking vengeance upon the descendants of the Baskerville line. When the young heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, arrives from Canada to claim his inheritance, the possibility of supernatural danger cannot be ignored.

Sherlock Holmes sends Dr. Watson to investigate the strange events surrounding Baskerville Hall while he secretly pursues clues of his own. As Watson explores the fog-covered moorlands and encounters suspicious neighbors, escaped convicts, and unexplained nocturnal sounds, the mystery deepens and the line between superstition and reason becomes increasingly uncertain.

Blending suspense, eerie atmosphere, and Holmes's brilliant powers of deduction, The Hound of the Baskervilles remains one of the most enduring works of detective fiction and a defining story in the Sherlock Holmes canon.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Positronic PublishingISBN-13:9781617204814ISBN-10:1617204811UPC:9781617204814Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Mystery & DetectiveBook Topic:TraditionalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.34 inchesWeight:0.222Product ID:SCMT5DY91J
Doyle, Arthur Conan: - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer and physician best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous fictional detectives in literature. Doyle first introduced Holmes in A Study in Scarlet in 1887, and the character quickly became a cultural phenomenon.Over the course of four novels and fifty-six short stories, Doyle established the model for modern detective fiction through Holmes's keen powers of observation and logical deduction. Beyond the Holmes stories, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and works on spiritualism, but his detective stories remain his most enduring contribution to literature.Schweitzer, Darrell: - Darrell Schweitzer is an American writer, editor, and critic widely known for his work in fantasy, science fiction, and horror. For many years he served as co-editor of the influential magazine Weird Tales, helping to continue the legacy of one of the most important publications in the history of weird fiction.Schweitzer is the author of numerous short stories, novels, and essays exploring the traditions of fantasy and supernatural literature. He is particularly known for his stories featuring the enigmatic scholar Sir Julian, as well as for his thoughtful critical writing on the history and development of imaginative fiction.In addition to his fiction, Schweitzer has written introductions, essays, and critical studies that illuminate classic works of fantasy, horror, and speculative literature, helping modern readers understand their historical context and lasting influence.
Publisher: Positronic Publishing

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