Memories and Adventures - Autobiographical Writings

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sinopsis

Memories and Adventures is Arthur Conan Doyle's sweeping, candid, and utterly captivating autobiography—a journey through the mind of a man who lived many lives beyond the page. In this expansive memoir, Doyle reflects not just on his literary triumphs, but on a kaleidoscope of extraordinary experiences: as a ship's surgeon on Arctic whalers, a physician, a war correspondent, a fervent spiritualist, and a knighted public figure. With the storytelling prowess that made Sherlock Holmes a legend, Doyle weaves tales of duels and séances, courtroom dramas and political debates, ghost hunts and colonial wars. Every chapter reveals a new facet of his restless intellect and indomitable spirit. Rich in reflection and packed with adventure, this is the rare autobiography that reads like a life-long adventure novel—only every word is true.

Disponible desde: 01/08/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 320 páginas.

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