Title
Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp: Highlights from the First Four Decades of the Baker Street Journal,Used
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
Sherlock Holmes was still an undergraduate when Squire Trevor pointed out the direction of his future lifes work, telling him that 'all the detectives of fact and of fancy would be children in your hands.' His prediction was right on the mark: so it was then, and so it remains more than a century later.Never mind that Trevors name wasnt really Trevor, or that Holmes hid the name of his university. Or perhaps you do mind, as so many have before you. It was such a likeminded group of people who got together in 1934 to found the worlds first Sherlockian organization, The Baker Street Irregulars. With the end of the Second World War came the opportunity to found a means of publishing their studies in Sherlock Holmes and the Sherlockian world, The Baker Street Journal.Long the first place the inquirer should look for answers to Sherlockian puzzles or the posing of new ones, The Baker Street Journal still flourishes, both as a journal of record of Sherlockian activities in America and throughout the world, and as the premier publication devoted to 'the writings about the Writings' and to keeping green the memory of the worlds first consulting detective.The practitioners of the game have at their best offered learned works that they have written with their tongues planted firmly in their cheeks. Their tone has ranged from mockheroic through the archly chiding to the playful, in prose and verse or in combinations of the two.Sherlock Holmes by GasLamp is the first time that the best of these writings has been gathered in one place.Some of the prominent players of the game have included such luminaries in various walks of life as Christopher Morley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, T. S. Eliot, Vincent Starrett, Elmer Davis, Harry S. Truman, Franklin P. Adams, and Ellery Queen.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp'? A: 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp' explores the early writings and studies of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, highlighting the legacy of the Baker Street Journal and its role in Sherlockian scholarship.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Philip Shreffler.
- Q: What type of book is 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp'? A: This book is categorized as Essays and is published in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp' published? A: 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp' was published on January 1, 1989.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 421 pages.
- Q: Is 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp' a new or used book? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: What can readers expect from the content of this book? A: Readers can expect a collection of insightful and playful writings about Sherlock Holmes, reflecting the tone and humor of the Sherlockian community.
- Q: Is 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp' suitable for casual readers or only for dedicated fans? A: While it is particularly appealing to dedicated fans of Sherlock Holmes, casual readers interested in literary analysis or history may also find it enjoyable.
- Q: What is the significance of the Baker Street Journal? A: The Baker Street Journal is significant as it was the world's first Sherlockian publication, providing a platform for Sherlockian studies and community engagement.
- Q: Does this book include contributions from notable figures? A: Yes, 'Sherlock Holmes By Gas Lamp' includes writings from various notable figures, including Christopher Morley and Franklin D. Roosevelt.