Our American Adventure - Autobiographical Writings

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sinossi

Our American Adventure is Arthur Conan Doyle's vibrant and revelatory travel memoir chronicling his whirlwind lecture tour across the United States and Canada in 1922. Far from a passive tourist diary, this account captures the pulse of post-war America through the eyes of a famed British author on a mission—not to promote Sherlock Holmes, but to spread the message of spiritualism. With eloquence, curiosity, and charm, Doyle documents encounters with crowds both rapturous and skeptical, reflects on cultural differences, marvels at American energy and openness, and defends his controversial beliefs with unwavering conviction. From New York to San Francisco, his journey is equal parts cultural exploration and spiritual crusade. Candid, engaging, and historically illuminating, Our American Adventure offers a rare, humanizing glimpse into the world of a literary giant far from Baker Street and deep in the heart of roaring 1920s America.

Disponibile da: 01/08/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 150 pagine.

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