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Tag Archives: “Sherlock Holmes by Gas-Lamp” edited by Philip A. Shreffler

HOLMES AND OUR PRESIDENTS

GIVEN THAT we’re bracketing the birthdays of two of our greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, what better time to celebrate presidential linkages with the world’s greatest consulting detective, … Continue reading

February 19, 2017 · Leave a comment

BRITS GRITS—HOLMES STYLE

FOR A WHILE there, like two millennia, Great Britain was not highly regarded for its cuisine. Even Sherlock Holmes had trouble detecting a decent repast. The Sacred Writings, as Dr. … Continue reading

April 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

HARRY S TRUMAN—SHERLOCKIAN

THE 33RD PRESIDENT of the United States, Harry S Truman, was a dedicated follower of Sherlock Holmes. In fact, the Baker Street Journal, an “irregular quarterly” published by the Baker … Continue reading

March 8, 2016 · 1 Comment