| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| LoC No. |
24022951
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| Title |
Memories and Adventures
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| Original Publication |
United States: Little, Brown & Co.,1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Early recollections -- Under the Jesuits -- Recollections of a student -- Whaling in the Arctic Ocean -- The voyage to West Africa -- My first experiences in practice -- My start at Southsea -- My first literary success -- Pulling up the anchor -- The great break -- Sidelights on Sherlock Holmes -- Norwood and Switzerland -- Egypt in 1896 -- On the edge of a storm -- An interlude of peace -- The start for South Africa -- Days with the army -- Final experiences in South Africa -- An appeal to the world's opinion -- My political adventures -- The years between the wars -- Some notable people -- Some recollections of sport -- To the Rocky Mountains in 1914 -- The eve of war -- A remembrance of the dark years -- Experiences on the British front -- Experiences on the Italian front -- Experiences on the French front -- Breaking the Hindenburg Line -- The psychic quest.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Thomas Frost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Memories and Adventures" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative encapsulates the author's reflections on his own life experiences, ranging from his childhood to his various adventures as a young man, detailing both personal and professional milestones. The book offers insights into his upbringing, education, and initial forays into medicine, as well as fascinating accounts of his travels, including whaling expeditions in the Arctic and journeys to West Africa. At the start of "Memories and Adventures," the author introduces himself and provides a glimpse into his family background, particularly focusing on his artistic lineage and the challenges faced by his parents. He recounts his early recollections, including significant moments of his childhood in Edinburgh, with lively anecdotes about schooling and formative experiences that shaped his character. The opening chapters set a reflective tone, illustrating Conan Doyle's narrative style and hinting at the blend of humor, nostalgia, and adventure that characterize his memoir throughout. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Occultists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66991 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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