The Hound of the Baskervilles Illustrated


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The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set largely on Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson investigate the case. This was the first appearance of Holmes since his apparent death in "The Final Problem", and the success of The Hound of the Baskervilles led to the character's eventual revival




The Hound of the Baskervilles Annotated


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The rich landowner Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the park of his manor surrounded by the grim moor of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon. His death seems to have been caused by a heart attack, but the victim's best friend, Dr. Mortimer, is convinced that the strike was due to a supernatural creature, which haunts the moor in the shape of an enormous hound, with blazing eyes and jaws. In order to protect Baskerville's heir, Sir Henry, who's arriving to London from Canada, Dr. Mortimer asks for Sherlock Holmes' help, telling him also of the so-called Baskervilles' curse, according to which a monstrous hound has been haunting and killing the family males for centuries, in revenge for the misdeeds of one Sir Hugo Baskerville, who lived at the time of Oliver Cromwell.




The Hound of the Baskervilles


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JAICO ILLUSTARTED CLASSICS SERIES is a collection of beloved children’s classics read by generations all over the world. Rich with adventures and thrills, these immortal stories with vivid illustrations are designed to delight young readers. THE HOUND OF BASKERVILLES begins with the murder of Sir Charles Baskerville, hunted down by a supernatural hound. The next target of the hound, haunting the Grimpen Mire is Sir Henry Baskerville. Sherlock Holmes, the super sleuth, steps in to solve the secret of the legend and a maze of mysteries haunting the moor. Can Holmes solve the mystery surrounding the death of Sir Charles in time to stop the next murder? Come, let’s go to the beautiful English country side and to the gloomy moors with Sherlock Holmes and his trusted aide, Dr. Watson, to unravel one of his most famous cases. SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE author and creator of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, was born in Scotland and studied medicine in Edinburgh University. He set up his medical practice in Southsea, but when it failed to do well, he started writing.




Oxford Children's Classics: The Hound of the Baskervilles


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This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Nancy Springer, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .Master detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Dr Watson are called upon to investigate the untimely death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Many are quick to blame a family curse and a ghostly black hound, but is there a more logical explanation?




The Hound of the Baskervilles


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This is a beautifully-designed new edition of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel-length Sherlock Holmes mystery, "The Hound of the Baskervilles."




The Hound of the Baskervilles


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The Hound of the Baskervilles is the tale of an ancient curse suddenly given a terrifying modern application. The grey towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor hold many secrets for Holmes and Watson to unravel. The detective is contemptuous of supernatural manifestations, but the reader will remain perpetually haunted by the hound from the moor. The editor of this volume, W.W. Robson, was Emeritus David Masson Professor of English Literature at the University of Edinburgh and author of Modern English Literature. The general editor of the Oxford Sherlock Holmes, Owen Dudley Edwards, is Reader in History at the University of Edinburgh and author or The Quest for Sherlock Holmes: A Biographical Study of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. - ;The Hound of the Baskervilles is the tale of an ancient curse suddenly given a terrifying modern application. The grey towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor hold many secrets for Holmes and Watson to unravel. The detective is contemptuous of supernatural manifestations, but the reader will remain perpetually haunted by the hound from the moor. The editor of this volume, W.W. Robson, was Emeritus David Masson Professor of English Literature at the University of Edinburgh and author of Modern English Literature. The general editor of the Oxford Sherlock Holmes, Owen Dudley Edwards, is Reader in History at the University of Edinburgh and author or The Quest for Sherlock Holmes: A Biographical Study of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -




Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles


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Presents an adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mystery in which Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the bleak wastes of Dartmoor, England to solve the mystery surrounding the late Sir Charles Baskerville and a ghostly hound.




The Hound of the Baskervilles


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This is a reprint of the original The Hound of the Baskervilles including the original edition picture illustrations by Sidney Paget.The Hound Of The Baskervilles, one of a number of books published by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the early 1900's, 1901 to be exact, told tales of a family left in shambles by a terrible course, a murder that left folks baffled, and the footsteps of a ghostly black dog which were located in the same location where the murder took place. This suspense packed mystery was said to be one of the greatest of all times. Now the wondrous detective Sherlock Holmes would be tried more than ever before as he attempted to solve this amazingly difficult case. The Baskerville family is desperately trying to get this mystery solved, so they turn to one of the best in the business to help them crack the case before it's too late and another family member is murdered. Holmes finally gets a lead in the case that could provide the clues needed to crack the case and save the Baskerville family members once and for all. Holmes is being tracked by an unknown onlooker everywhere he goes, and he soon suspects that time is running thin for the Baskerville family and the killer will soon kill once more. Is Holmes capable of solving this mysterious murder and will he be able to save the members of the Baskerville family, or is he in over his head and heading for certain failure? The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the most exciting, action packed mysteries ever written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat.




The Hound of the Baskervilles


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Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes tale investigates a fearsome animal and a family curse, retold for younger readersWritten by in 1902, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" is one of his most frightening books. It tells the story of the curse of the Baskerville family--a family haunted by a terrifying hound on Dartmoor. The beast is thought to be responsible for killing many members of the Baskerville family. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson arrive to investigate. This retelling has been shortened and illustrated for younger readers.




The Hound of the Baskervilles


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Provides a summary of the mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles and suggestions for classroom activities to use while reading this book.