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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1893)

by A Conan Doyle Return to list Adopt this book

This collection of 12 stories featuring the most famous detective in British fiction was one of the most popular publications of its day.

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I use the British Library often for research, but I LOVE adopting books as gifts for people. My most recent adoption was in honor of my English professor in college. I am not just a literary scholar because of her influence--I am also a better human being.

Pamela J. Francis
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My daughter and I both love the ambiance of the British Library and feel proud to be Readers. Supporting the Adopt a Book scheme is the least I can do.

John Nicholson