{"product_id":"memories-and-adventures-paperback-9781108044042","title":"Memories and Adventures (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108044042","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMemories and Adventures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1923, this autobiography explores Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life from his school years to literary success and beyond.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArthur Conan Doyle (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108044042, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 February 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e434 pages, 8 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eKnown as 'the great northern diver' to his crewmates, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) fell into the Arctic Ocean on three occasions during his voyage as doctor on a whaler, before becoming part of the harpooning crew. This adventure sets the scene for the remarkable variety of his later life. In his autobiography, first published in 1923, he details everything from that first voyage to his literary success, his collaboration with playwright J. M. Barrie (whose Sherlock Holmes parody is included), and his involvement in the setting up of volunteer groups during the First World War. He describes how the methods of Sherlock Holmes helped him solve several real-life mysteries and, in a touching counterpoint to this scientific approach, closes with a chapter on his belief in spiritualism. Characteristically astute and entertaining, this book will appeal to students of early twentieth-century history, Holmes fans and the curious general reader alike.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Early recollections\u003cbr\u003e 2. Under the Jesuits\u003cbr\u003e 3. Recollections of a student\u003cbr\u003e 4. Whaling in the Arctic Ocean\u003cbr\u003e 5. My voyage to West Africa\u003cbr\u003e 6. My first experiences in practice\u003cbr\u003e 7. My start at Southsea\u003cbr\u003e 8. My first literary success\u003cbr\u003e 9. Pulling up the anchor\u003cbr\u003e 10. The great break\u003cbr\u003e 11. Sidelights on Sherlock Holmes\u003cbr\u003e 12. Norwood and Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e 13. Egypt in 1896\u003cbr\u003e 14. On the edge of a storm\u003cbr\u003e 15. An interlude of peace\u003cbr\u003e 16. The start for South Africa\u003cbr\u003e 17. Days with the army\u003cbr\u003e 18. Final experiences in South Africa\u003cbr\u003e 19. An appeal to the world's opinion\u003cbr\u003e 20. My political adventures\u003cbr\u003e 21. The years between the wars\u003cbr\u003e 22. The years between the wars (contd.)\u003cbr\u003e 23. Some notable people\u003cbr\u003e 24. Some recollections of sport\u003cbr\u003e 25. To the Rocky Mountains in 1914\u003cbr\u003e 26. The eve of war\u003cbr\u003e 27. A remembrance of the dark years\u003cbr\u003e 28. Experiences on the British Front\u003cbr\u003e 29. Experiences on the Italian Front\u003cbr\u003e 30. Experiences on the French Front\u003cbr\u003e 31. Breaking the Hindenburg Line\u003cbr\u003e 32. The psychic quest.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: from c 1900 - [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: from c 1900 -\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20from%20c%201900%20-%20%5BDSBH%5D%22\"\u003eDSBH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266074693912,"sku":"9781108044042","price":38.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108044042i_6c45c6fe-da4e-4d29-8c6c-396c183a3f55.jpg?v=1696746615","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/memories-and-adventures-paperback-9781108044042","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}