An edition of The Science of Sherlock Holmes (2006)

The Science of Sherlock Holmes

from Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the real forensics behind the great detective's greatest cases

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An edition of The Science of Sherlock Holmes (2006)

The Science of Sherlock Holmes

from Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the real forensics behind the great detective's greatest cases

by

  • ★★★★ 4.3 (3 ratings) ·
  • 7 Want to read
  • 3 Have read

From autopsies to zoology, how Holmes eliminated the impossible
This unique book uses the legendary adventures of Sherlock Holmes as a jumping-off point to discuss the growth of forensic science during the Victorian era. The book explores the emergence of science from superstition, how forensic autopsies evolved from anatomical dissection, the huge advances in blood chemistry and poison detection, and the early use of fingerprints, photography and trace evidence. It also provides new insights into landmark criminal cases that influenced the forensic world, such as Jack the Ripper and Lizzie Borden, and includes rare period illustrations.

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Publisher
Wiley
Language
English
Pages
244

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Subjects

Forensic sciences, Science, Nonfiction, Criminal investigation, History, Sherlock Holmes (Fictitious character), Forensic Sciences, Holmes, sherlock (fictitious character)

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Sherlock Holmes (Fictitious character), Sherlock Holmes

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Cover of: Science of Sherlock Holmes
Science of Sherlock Holmes: From Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the Real Forensics Behind the Great Detective's Greatest Cases
2008, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: The Science of Sherlock Holmes
The Science of Sherlock Holmes: From Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the Real Forensics Behind the Great Detective's Greatest Cases
April 20, 2007, Wiley
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: Science of Sherlock Holmes
Science of Sherlock Holmes: from Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the Real Forensics Behind the Great Detective's Greatest Cases
2006, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: The Science of Sherlock Holmes
The Science of Sherlock Holmes
2006, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Electronic resource in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: The Science of Sherlock Holmes
The Science of Sherlock Holmes: from Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the real forensics behind the great detective's greatest cases
2006, Wiley
Hardcover in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: Science of Sherlock Holmes
Science of Sherlock Holmes: From Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the Real Forensics Behind the Great Detective's Greatest Cases
2006, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat

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Table of Contents

Dialogue with the dead
Beastly tales and black dogs
A fly in the ointment
Proving poison
Disguise and the detective
The crime scene by gaslight
A picture of guilt
Shots in the dark
Bad impressions
The real dirt
Notes from the devil
A voice in the blood
Myth, medicine, and murder.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Published in
Hoboken, N.J., USA
Copyright Date
2006

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
363.25
Library of Congress
HV8073 .W34 2006, HV8073.W34 2006

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
xii, 244p.
Number of pages
244

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL3406548M
Internet Archive
scienceofsherloc00wagn
ISBN 10
0471648795
ISBN 13
9780471648796
LCCN
2005022236
OCLC/WorldCat
851977108, 61228671
Amazon ID (ASIN)
0471648795
Google
6h29NAEACAAJ
Library Thing
803305
Goodreads
3584

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