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The Sherlock Holmes handbook : the methods and mysteries of the world's greatest detective
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Published
Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, [2009].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781594744297 (alk. paper), 1594744297 (alk. paper)
Physical Desc
221 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
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Published
Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, [2009].
Language
English
ISBN
9781594744297 (alk. paper), 1594744297 (alk. paper)
Notes
Description
"This reader's companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world's most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one's own death, readers will learn how Holmes solved his most celebrated cases - plus an arsenal of modern techniques available to today's armchair sleuths. Along the way, readers will discover a host of trivia about the master detective and his universe."--P. [4] of cover.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 823.912 RIG | Available |
| Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 823.912 RIG | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Criminal investigation -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century.
Criminal investigation -- Methodology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Detective and mystery stories, English -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Doyle, Arthur Conan, -- 1859-1930 -- Characters -- Sherlock Holmes -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Holmes, Sherlock -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Private investigators in literature -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Criminal investigation -- Methodology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Detective and mystery stories, English -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Doyle, Arthur Conan, -- 1859-1930 -- Characters -- Sherlock Holmes -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Holmes, Sherlock -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Private investigators in literature -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Riggs, R. (2009). The Sherlock Holmes handbook: the methods and mysteries of the world's greatest detective . Quirk Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Riggs, Ransom. 2009. The Sherlock Holmes Handbook: The Methods and Mysteries of the World's Greatest Detective. Quirk Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Riggs, Ransom. The Sherlock Holmes Handbook: The Methods and Mysteries of the World's Greatest Detective Quirk Books, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Riggs, Ransom. The Sherlock Holmes Handbook: The Methods and Mysteries of the World's Greatest Detective Quirk Books, 2009.
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