The Last Galley; Impressions And Tales

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

This early work is Arthur Conan Doyle's 1911 collection of short stories, "The Last Galley; Impressions And Tales". This fantastic collection includes stories spanning a multitude of genres. From historical romance to swashbuckling pirate adventure, this volume has got it all, and will appeal to a wide range of readers. "The Last Galley; Impressions And Tales" would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf, and constitutes a must-have for fans and collectors of Arthur Conan Doyle's work. Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish author, famous for his "Sherlock Holmes" novels. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781443714198
Publisher:	Joseph. Press
Publication date:	08/25/2008
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

A prolific author of books, short stories, poetry, and more, the Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for the creation of one of literature’s most vivid and enduring characters: Sherlock Holmes. Through detailed observation, vast knowledge, and brilliant deduction, Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, step into the swirling fog of Victorian London to rescue the innocent, confound the guilty, and solve the most perplexing puzzles known to literature.

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

Editorial Reviews

A collection of 17 works of the great storyteller reprinted from the 1908 McClure Co. edition. These horror stories manifest the skill and ingenuity of the Holmes canon. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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