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

  • 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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Wiley
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English
Pages
256

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The Science of Sherlock Holmes
2006, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Library of Congress
PR4620.W34 2007

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL7596433M
ISBN 10
0470128232
ISBN 13
9780470128237
Library Thing
803305
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103092

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