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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

69.99 €
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
69.99 €
An interactive commented edition of the stories of the most famous detective of all time. This book is a treasure for fans of the detective genre, Victorian England and history in detail!
Arthur Conan Doyle's five stories about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are provided with detailed historical and everyday commentary. The reader will be immersed in the London life of the late XIX century: in the commentary - the history and geography of Britain, medical achievements and educational traditions, fashion and transportation of the turn of the century, a fascinating history of forensics: famous criminals and famous detectives, fingerprints and shoe prints, makeup and disguises, poisons and weapons.
In this book, late-Victorian England appears in modern illustrations by Oleg Parkhaev and classic ones by Sidney Paget, as well as authentic drawings and photographs, maps, cartoons, advertising posters and newspaper clippings.
Lots of extras, volume designs, flaps, interactive illustrations.
Also:
- A magnifying glass is a detective's faithful friend (flat magnifying glass in a pocket on the front cover)
- Interactive plan of the apartment on Baker Street
- Map-guide - Sherlock Holmes' London.
- The subtleties of the deductive method
- The latest in forensic science
- The voluminous cab
- London Police History
- Personal files of the main characters
- Holmes Archive
- Dossiers of daring criminals and talented detectives
For children ages 9-12.
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