The Hound of the Baskervilles

Interesting Facts

• The book is the third novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
• The plot is based on the legend of a ghostly hound haunting the Baskerville family.
• The novel is primarily set on the gloomy moors of Devonshire.
• Sherlock Holmes uses disguise and cunning to solve the mystery.
• Dr. Watson plays a crucial role in the investigation, conducting observations and gathering evidence.
• The novel was first published in The Strand Magazine in 1901-1902.
• The story is inspired by real legends of ghostly hounds prevalent in English folklore.
• The novel is considered one of the best works about Sherlock Holmes and has numerous adaptations.