Ron K. (WhidbeyIslander) - , reviewed on 5/13/2022 + 715 more book reviews

This is mostly a review of the 2009 Penguin Classics hardcover version. (But I also give the actual novel five stars as well.) This edition has a 29 page introduction by Mr. Frayling that goes into extensive details about the history behind the genesis of the story, outlining Doyle's travels around the time, and his inspiration for the book. In the back are 28 pages of notes (psuedo-footnotes but not appearing on the actual pages they are referenced on). The book it beautifully produced and even has a fabric bookmark -- like in church missals. Also contains a Further Reading recommendation and a timeline of Doyle's life.

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