The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), Scottish author and creator of the oft-quoted detective-hero Sherlock Holmes wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1891). In his book “The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales” he refers to the broad "shadow" cast by Napoleon & his army across the land during his two war campaigns, which lasted 25 years. A well-written story about the lives of several Scottish families during the short peace time when Napoleon was exiled to the Island of Elba,also what happened when Bonaparte escaped, setting out on his next campaign. Drama, Mystery, Comedy, Tragedy, and an enlightened look at the horrors of war and the last battle of Waterloo are contained in this tale.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783956766589
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	12/27/2015
Series:	The World At War , #801
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	104
File size:	339 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Doyle was educated at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, where he studied under the renowned Dr. Joseph Bell, whose keen powers of observation inspired the character of Holmes. Doyle's literary career began with short stories, but it was the publication of "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887 that introduced Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson to the world. The success of Holmes' adventures, serialized in The Strand Magazine, cemented Doyle's place in literary history. Despite his fame, Doyle grew weary of Holmes and famously killed off the detective in 1893, only to resurrect him due to public demand.Beyond Holmes, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and adventure stories, showcasing his versatility. His Professor Challenger series, beginning with "The Lost World" (1912), explored themes of scientific discovery and human curiosity.Doyle's life was marked by notable controversies, particularly his fervent belief in Spiritualism. After the death of his son in World War I, Doyle became an ardent advocate for communicating with the dead, which strained his relationships with contemporaries like Harry Houdini, who was a skeptic.Doyle's influence extends beyond literature; his creation of Holmes revolutionized the detective genre, inspiring countless writers and adaptations. His commitment to justice, seen in his real-life efforts to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals, and his forward-thinking ideas on social issues, make him a figure of enduring intrigue and relevance.
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Originally a physician, in 1887 he published A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and more than fifty short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle was a prolific writer; his non-Sherlockian works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement", helped to popularise the mystery of the Mary Celeste. (Wikipedia)

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885