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“It is always a joy to meet an American, Mr. Moulton, for I am one of those who believes that the folly of a monarch and the blundering of a minister in far-gone years will not prevent our children from being some day citizens of the same world-wide country under a flag which shall be a quartering of the Union Jack with the Stars and Stripes.”

Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle

Book:Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

This volume includes classic stories such as "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and "The Adventure of the Engineer." The narratives delve into the intricate details of Victorian London, highlighting the social and cultural context of the time. more

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle, born on May 22, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a renowned Scottish physician and writer. He is best known for his creation of the Sherlock Holmes series of detective novels, which have had a profound impact on the development of detective fiction and played a crucial role in shaping modern detective culture. more

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Book:The Collected Works of Walter Bagehot: Miscellany

Source: The Collected Works of Walter Bagehot: Miscellany

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Source: The Revolt of the Pendulum: Essays 2005-2008

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Book:Selected Non-fictions

Source: Selected Non-fictions