About the author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.
A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready; A Phyllis of the Sierras; A Drift From Redwood Camp (Classic Reprint)
by Bret Harte
