The Hound Of The Baskervilles
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- First US Edition. Book is as new condition as is dust jacket. Superbly Illustrated by Pam Smy. A treasured gift to give./fine dj
- ISBN 10
- 0763630640
- ISBN 13
- 9780763630645
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About This Item
Eerie illustrations enhance a blood-curdling edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most-celebrated Sherlock Holmes mystery, bringing its delicious shivers to a new generation of readers.Is it true that a hellish hound is haunting the lonely moors, hunting down the hapless Baskervilles through the generations? If anyone can put this chilling legend to rest, it's Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. It seems the body of the latest owner of the Baskerville estate has just been discovered in a ghastly condition, and Holmes has been called in on the case none too soon. The howls and moans that punctuate the elaborate twists of this Gothic tale will raise the hair on readers' necks and make converts of any who are not already fans of the famed detective. This classic mystery novel is presented in an unabridged edition, lavishly illustrated with the atmospheric and stylish artwork of Pam Smy.
Synopsis
Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead and Sherlock Holmes is called upon to protect his heir, Sir Henry Baskerville. Narrating the story, Holmes’s assistant Dr. Watson is sent to Dartmoor to investigate the unsettling tale of the Hound of the Baskervilles. This legend warns the descendants of the Baskerville family never to venture out on the moors that surround their ancestral home, or they will meet the beast that lurks in the shadows. Though the story may seem unbelievable, a man is dead and footprints of a giant hound are found nearby. Sherlock and Dr. Watson agree to dig deeper into the truth of the matter and will discover that nothing is quite as it seems. The most famous of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, The Hound of the Baskervilles was serialized in The Strand Magazine in 1901-02 and soon published to book form in 1902. Wildly popular, this novel has been adapted for film numerous times, starting with a silent German production in 1914.
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Reviews
The dialogue was cleverly written. Poor punctuation, however, made it difficult to read aloud, which is a disservice to the content. I suspect I could have invested in a better copy: the moths on the cover of my copy made the killer obvious upon his initial introduction. Nevertheless, this is a great case study on how to write a satisfying murder mystery.
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- Title
- The Hound Of The Baskervilles
- Author
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Illustrator
- Pam Smy
- Book Condition
- New First US Edition. Book is as new condition as is dust jacket. Superbly Illustrated by Pam Smy. A treasured gift to give.
- Jacket Condition
- fine dj
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Candlewick (2006). First US Edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0763630640
- ISBN 13
- 9780763630645
- Publisher
- Candlewick
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 2006
- Bookseller catalogs
- FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology; Christmas Catalog;
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