Download or read book The World of Sherlock Holmes written by Martin Fido and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the world of Sherlock Holmes, and uncover the myths and reality of the era when the famed detective emerged--a time of great advances in crime analysis, medicine, and technology. Along with background on Holmes's origin, fans can explore the various portrayals of the character through the years, including BBC's Sherlock; Elementary, with its female Watson; and Guy Ritchie's action-packed Sherlock Holmes films.