The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904" by Various is a collection of literary works presented in a magazine format published in the early 20th century. This particular volume features an installment titled "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons" by Arthur Conan Doyle, continuing the adventures of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson. The stories encompass a mix of mystery, crime, and human intrigue, focusing on Holmes's uncanny ability to solve perplexing cases. The opening of "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons" sets the stage for a peculiar case that revolves around the vandalism of busts depicting Napoleon Bonaparte. Detective Lestrade visits Holmes to discuss the strange occurrences where multiple Napoleon busts have been broken, sparking curiosity and concern. As Holmes listens intently, he is intrigued by how the incidents, while seemingly trivial, may hold deeper significance tied to a broader narrative of obsession and madness. The narrative quickly escalates from the mere destruction of harmless statues to a potential murder linked to the case, engaging Holmes and Watson in a classic whodunit scenario that promises complexity as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38820 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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