Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a British physician who later devoted his life to writing,
has become one of the most popular and widespread authors and creators of all time.
Doyle's early childhood years to his later years in life have allowed him to observe many
sophisticated yet adventurous paths, in which have inspired him greatly to become an
influence on spiritualistic views as an author and crusader. His interests and
achievements in medicine, politics, and spiritualism have allowed him to create the
iridescent master detective of fiction, Sherlock Holmes. His creation of Sherlock Holmes
in his mystery novels has brought him fame amongst many people, even so Sherlock
Holmes may be one of the most popular and recognized characters of English Literature.
On May 22nd, 1859, Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Picardy Place, in
Edinburgh, Scotland. His father, Charles, was an architect-clerk at the Government
Office of Works in Edinburgh where he married Mary Foley in1855.
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English: Photograph of the New York production of ...Arthur had three
sisters and one brother, with quite a large family occasionally times got hard as money
grew scarce, fortunately his father sold paintings on the side to earn extra money (Jaffe
3).
When Arthur Doyle was seven years old he was sent to school and for two years
he was toughened by the schoolmaster and his punishments of lacerations (Pearson 2).
The schoolmaster wasn't the only thing that toughened him, he was also used to getting in
quarrels with other children and became quite a fighter, especially if he saw a bully
picking on someone smaller and weaker (Pearson 3). Along with his rugged
characteristics, young Arthur loved to read. He found himself caught up in books of
action and adventure, his favorite one being Scalp Hunters by Mayne Reid which he read
numerous times. Arthur was also somewhat interested...