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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Rashad Kazerooni Mrs.Timm 12F January 17, 2014. Introduction. ‘ There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.’ Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. Books : Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World. Sir Conan Doyle known for his amazing skill of story telling.
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Sir Arthur Conan DoyleRashad KazerooniMrs.Timm12FJanuary 17, 2014
Introduction • ‘ There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.’ • Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. • Books : Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World. • Sir Conan Doyle known for his amazing skill of story telling.
Early Years • Born in England but from Irish descent • Was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school. • University of Edinburgh • Employed as a doctor in 1880 • Doyle’s father died in 1893
Education • Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesiut preparatory school. • Went to Stonyhurst College. • He then Studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh • While studying he wrote short stories.
Career and Accomplishments • First significant piece in 1886, A study in Scarlet. • Opened up successful medical practice. • Played Football for Portsmouth. • Published one of the best fictional stories.
Personal Information • Five kids • Married and divorced his first wife. • Married his first love. • Doyle liked investigating cases
Later Years • Rejects Catholic religion • Becomes agnostic • Writes two of the most famous books
Conclusion • Very successful career • His stories turned into movies • Always wanted to write more • Died at the age of 71.
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