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While it's the largest of the 48 contiguous states on the USA, Texas warrants only one mention in the Sherlock Holmes stories. The ship that carried the perpetrators of the Openshaw murders was named <i>Lone Star</i>, and Holmes recognized its significance:<br />
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“I was not and am not sure which; but I knew that the ship must have an American origin.”</blockquote>
Well! Texas is having none of that. <a href="https://www.dfw-sherlock.org/about.html">The Crew of the Barque Lone Star</a> was founded in 1972 as a Sherlockian society in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and after having revived itself in 1996, is a thriving group. Their members are the very crew that bring us Baker Street Elementary every two weeks.<br />
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But Dallas is also the site of <a href="https://www.bouchercon2019.com/">Bouchercon 2019</a>, the annual mystery conference named for Anthony Boucher, BSI ("<i>The Valley of Fear</i>"). Boucher was an eminent Sherlockian of his time, based in San Francisco. Most famously he wrote scripts for the Basil Rathbone / Nigel Bruce radio series <i>The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes</i>. He received his investiture in the Baker Street Irregulars in 1949.<br />
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Before we head off to Baker Street Elementary, here are a couple of links related to Boucher's work:<br />
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<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose68">Episode 68: Sherlock Holmes on Radio, Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ihose.co/ihose136">Episode 136: Sherlock Holmes: The Lost Radio Scripts</a></li>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>Baker Street Elementary</i></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> follows the original adventures of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, as they and their friends work through the issues of elementary school in Victorian London. An archive of all previous episodes can be viewed at </span><a href="http://www.bakerstreetelementary.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #006f85; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;">www.bakerstreetelementary.org</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">.</span></div>
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Baker Street Elementary – Don't Mess with Sherlock

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Binge-Reading 221B

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Virtually every Sherlockian knows the poem "<a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2013/10/celebrate-national-poetry-day.html#.XarWOuhKjb0">221B</a>" by Vincent Starrett, BSI ("<i>A Study in Scarlet</i>").<br />
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Starrett was one of the giants in the early Sherlockian world, and his works are still remembered today. Some of them (particularly his non-Sherlockian work) may be unfamiliar to many, but that's been changing in recent years, thanks to the intrepid and tireless efforts of Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column").<br />
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Ray writes and edits <b><a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/">Studies in Starrett</a></b>, the blog dedicated to exploring the life and works of Charles Vincent Emerson Starrett. Ray is probably the foremost expert on Vincent Starrett, along with Susan Rice, BSI ("Beeswing"). You may recall that the pair appeared on <a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2014/02/episode-61-private-life-of-vincent.html#.XarWPuhKjb0">I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere Episode 61: The Private Life of Vincent Starrett</a>.<br />
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Ray's work on Studies in Starrett has made it abundantly clear how much passion he has for his subject and how much enjoyment he derives from it. Through meticulous research — and a little Sherlockian deduction — Ray is able to discern details about books, inscriptions, and other related items that are part of the Starrettian lore.<br />
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Today, Ray launched a series of entries all about the origins of what it probably Vincent Starrett's most famous work among Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts: his iconic poem from 1942 titled "221B."<br />
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This is a poem that is almost universally read at Sherlockian gatherings. The line "and it is always 1895" has become synonymous with the time and place of Sherlock Holmes, and at this point is nearly Canonical in its usage and recognition.<br />
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Ray has written eleven chapters that chronicle the poem, from a background of the time and place in which it was written, to Starrett's struggles and hopes and his love for Sherlock Holmes, early origins of the verses, its dedication and first appearance, and its spread and ultimate fame.<br />
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The chapters are laid out below, each one seamlessly leading to the next. They are amply complemented with illustrations, scans, manuscripts, photos, and even audio clips. It's a delightful multimedia journey through Starrett's work.<br />
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Chapter 1:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/6/4/here-dwell-together-still-">Introduction and Prologue: ‘Where it is always 1895’</a><br />
Chapter 2:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/6/5/x97oirni6nzusfafz8hv6yqctk9id8">'So they still live for all that love them well'</a><br />
Chapter 3:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/6/6/some-of-the-most-dramatic-months-of-contemporary-history">‘Some of the most dramatic months… of contemporary history’</a><br />
Chapter 4:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/6/10/here-dwell-together-still-two-men-of-note">‘Here dwell together still’</a><br />
Chapter 5:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/6/11/he-has-done-man-little-things-for-me">‘He has done many little things for me’</a><br />
Chapter 6:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/6/16/a-wider-circulation">‘A wider circulation’</a><br />
Chapter 7:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/7/27/part-of-a-slim-volume">‘Part of a slim volume’</a><br />
Chapter 8:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/7/29/this-poem-by-my-good-friend-vincent-starrett">‘This poem by my good friend’</a><br />
Chapter 9:       <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/8/3/something-remains-of-london-in-1895">‘Something remains of London in 1895’</a><br />
Chapter 10:     <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/8/7/what-is-it-we-love-about-221b">What is it we love about ‘221B’?</a><br />
Chapter 11:     <a href="http://www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2019/8/17/afterthoughts-and-acknowledgments">Afterthoughts and Acknowledgments</a><br />
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We're very glad to see this dissertation on one of the Sherlockian world's finest poems. Would it be too much to hope for this in printed form?<br />
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If you'd like to hear more about Ray's passion for Vincent Starrett, we spoke to him about the evolution of the site on <a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2019/05/episode-169-studies-in-starrett.html#.XarWQ-hKjb0">Episode 169: Studies in Starrett</a>.<br />
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"devoted some attention to this, and written a little monograph" [BOSC] Virtually every Sherlockian knows the poem " 221...

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Episode 178: The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols

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He was almost single-handedly responsible for the revival of interest of Sherlock Holmes in the 1970s with <i><a href="https://amzn.to/32iYkGT">The Seven Percent Solution</a></i>. Now, 45 years after his first novel about Sherlock Holmes, <b>Nicholas Meyer</b>, BSI ("A Fine Morocco Case") returns with <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2VLmfMH"><b>The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols</b></a></i>.<br />
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The case takes us to January of 1905, when Holmes and Watson are summoned by Mycroft to undertake a clandestine investigation. A British Secret Service agent was found floating in the Thames with a manuscript smuggled into England that cost her life. The pages are supposedly the minutes of the meeting of a secret group intent on taking over the world: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Holmes and Watson are sent to determine whether it's a hoax, what the perpetrators are trying to accomplish, and why they want to keep their work out of the hands of the Secret Service.<br />
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Episode 178: The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols

“this peculiar incident” [SIGN] He was almost single-handedly responsible for the revival of interest of Sherlock Holmes in t...

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Review: A Pocketful of Lodestones by Elizabeth Crowens

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As scholars of the Holmes canon, many Sherlockians often find themselves exploring the other literary work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Despite the canon being his “highlight,” there are many intriguing novels and stories that highlight Arthur Conan Doyle’s writing style.<br />
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Two such examples are found in Elizabeth Crowen’s novels in the <b>Time Traveler Professor</b> series: <i><a href="https://amzn.to/35tFf6O" target="_blank">Silent Meridian</a></i> and the recently published follow up <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2qbTrRN" target="_blank">A Pocketful of Lodestones</a></i>.<br />
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Both books center around John Patrick Scott, a man who partners with Conan Doyle around issues of spiritualism...and time travel. <i><b>Silent Meridian</b></i> consists of a series of adventures in time travel with a healthy dose of intrigue (including a shift in Scott’s relationship to Conan Doyle, the activities around a mysterious red book, and shifting encounters with a variety of Victorian-era historical figures).<br />
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As the initial entry into the series, <i><b>Silent Meridian</b></i> reads more like several vignettes rather than a single novel, but that plays to Crowen’s strength as a writer. Ideas, plot strands, and characters are woven into the narrative in prose that reads like an approximation of Conan Doyle’s style yet maintaining a unique tone and voice.<br />
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But <i><b>A Pocketful of Lodestones</b></i>, the second book, is where Elizabeth Crowens solidifies her voice and vision. Building on the events of <i>Silent Meridian</i>, Crowens crafts a more cohesive story by documenting Scott’s activities during World War I. Both books have a unique charm due to their wide panoply of clever and imaginative ideas that never feel forced or self-conscious. Elizabeth Crowens tells a very unique story across both volumes that serves as a delightful, enjoyable read.<br />
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One of the delights of the book is how Crowens uses Arthur Conan Doyle as one of the lead characters. Although many Sherlockian pastiches integrate historical characters into their tales, Crowens’ inclusion of Conan Doyle never feels forced — in fact, Conan Doyle becomes a very intriguing character throughout both books.<br />
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Although difficult to explain without spoiling, some of the events surrounding Scott’s and Conan Doyle’s relationship will be especially intriguing to Sherlockians. (And yes, Sherlock Holmes plays a key role throughout both books, but not in the way you might imagine). And there’s a passage in <i>A Pocketful of Lodestones</i> that will have you rethinking—and possibly revisiting—Conan Doyle’s work on <i>The Lost World</i>.<br />
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Elizabeth Crowens deserves kudos for crafting a unique story through both <i>Silent Meridian</i> and <i>A Pocketful of Lodestones</i>, and will make you eager to catch a potential volume three. <br />
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Review: A Pocketful of Lodestones by Elizabeth Crowens

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Baker Street Elementary – Abstract Thinker

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Early on in the Sherlock Holmes stories, we learn about Sherlock Holmes's aptitude with regard to philosophy. In his famous list titled "<i>Sherlock Holmes</i>—his limits," Watson lays out Holmes's strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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New Essay Contest From the Beacon Society

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Nearly a year and a half ago, we shared <b><a href="https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2018/07/remembering-joel-senter.html#.XZf4TkZKjb0" target="_blank">a remembrance of Joel Senter</a></b>, founder of the online Sherlockian shopping site Classic Specialties. His widow Carolyn wanted to do something to remember him to the Sherlockian world as well and approached the <a href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/" target="_blank">Beacon Society</a> to express her desire.<br />
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If you know the Beacon Society as we do (as co-founder and first Head-Light, I qualify), you'll know that its leadership is made up of the most selfless, creative and generous people of our corner of the world.<br />
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They decided, thanks to generous contributions to people from around the world who knew Joel, to endow the <b><a href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/joel-senter-essay-contest.html">R. Joel Senter, Sr. Essay Contest</a></b>. The essay contest brings together two worlds that meant so much to Joel: education and the great detective.<br />
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Designed for students <b>between 4th and 12th grades</b> who have an interest in Sherlock Holmes, the award will be granted in three categories (based on grade level) for an essay concerning one of the selected stories authored by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.<br />
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The primary rules for entering the contest:<br />
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<li>Sponsors may not write or edit the essay for Entrants. The essays must be entirely the work of the students.</li>
<li>The entrant must complete and submit the cover sheet/entry form and include it with the essay.</li>
<li>Sponsors and Entrants should read the section of the booklet for their grade, entitled Essay Questions carefully before starting the essay.</li>
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Essays must be emailed and received by the Beacon Society, in care of <b>Art Renkwitz</b> at <a href="mailto:renkwitza@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">renkwitza@gmail.com</a>, by February 1, 2020 to be eligible for the prizes.<br />
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The full instructions / rules are included in the booklet for each category below:<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/uploads/3/7/3/8/37380505/joel_senter_essay_content_--_4th-6th_grade_--_the_red-headed_league.pdf">4th to 6th Grade</a></b> – Essay based on “The Adventure of the Red-Headed League” from <i>The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes</i>. Essay length: 300 words minimum; approximate maximum: 500 words.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/uploads/3/7/3/8/37380505/joel_senter_essay_content_--_7th-9th_grade_--_the_copper_beeches.pdf">7th to 9th Grade</a></b> – Essay based on “The Adventure of the Copper Beeches” from <i>The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes</i>. Essay length: 500 words minimum; approximate maximum: 750 words.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/uploads/3/7/3/8/37380505/joel_senter_essay_content_--_10th-12th_grade_--_the_greek_interpreter.pdf">10th to 12th Grade</a></b> – Essay based on “The Greek Interpreter” from <i>The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes</i>. Essay length: 750 words minimum; approximate maximum: 1000 words.</li>
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Prizes for each category are a plaque, plus: $300 cash (1st prize); $200 cash (2nd prize); $100 cash (3rd prize).<br />
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More about the prize, rules, and other information can be found at the <a href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/joel-senter-essay-contest.html">Beacon Society website</a>.<br />
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If you have a friend, grandchild, student, child, neighbor or anyone else who fits into the categories above, please let them know about this wonderful opportunity.<br />
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We can all keep green the memory of Sherlock Holmes and Joel Senter by paying close attention to not only this but all of the activities of the Beacon Society.<br />
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Episode 177: Being Sherlock

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Since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first began the tradition in 1927, Sherlockians worldwide have debated which are the "best" Sherlock Holmes stories. There have been polls, surveys and lists. Articles, books, and debates. The core list is usually consistent, with a few variables along the way.<br />
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Ashley Polasek—a familiar name to listeners of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere—took up the challenges as only she could: considering the stories and their reinterpretation over the years. The character of Sherlock Holmes has evolved over the years in multiple media, and as someone with a doctorate in adaptation studies, Ashley was in the perfect position to write <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2mMRFFz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Being Sherlock: A Sherlockian's Stroll Through the Best Sherlock Holmes Stories</a></i> (Lyons Press).<br />
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She joins us to share the thinking that led to her curated list of ten short stories and one novel from the Canon. And she has a suggestion for a future potential I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere gift.<br />
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Episode 177: Being Sherlock

“being out of the ordinary” [LADY] Since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first began the tradition in 1927, Sherlockians worldwide hav...

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One of the pleasures of collecting Sherlockian books is walking into old bookstores and—<i>sniff</i>—smelling that wonderful odor of old books. It brings with it a sense of contentment and anticipation, that soon you'll be enjoying something between the covers of an old book.<br />
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One of the things we don't pause to reflect on though, is the odor of the streets in Victorian London. Stepping out for a walk as Holmes and Watson did in "The Resident Patient," they must have been overwhelmed with the vapors emanating from the thoroughfare.<br />
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In the Winter 2016 <i><a href="http://ihose.co/BSJ" target="_blank">Baker Street Journal</a></i> (Vol. 66, No. 4) the late Peter Calamai, BSI ("<i>The Leeds Mercury</i>") referenced the "pervasive daily filth" that had "been largely scrubbed clean in the Canon." And Steve Mason, one of the trio that provides us with Baker Street Elementary every fortnight—and an administrator at the EPA—gave a talk at the Norwegian Explorers conference three years ago on sanitation and smells in Victorian London.<br />
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As Calamai observed, the absence of mentioning the filth in the Sherlock Holmes stories could have been because it was such a commonly-experienced occurrence that it didn't warrant additional ink.<br />
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<li>In "<b>The Devil's Foot</b>," Watson inhaled the substance and found that "the very first whiff of it my brain and my imagination were beyond all control."</li>
<li>Holmes detected "the distinct odour of lime-cream" in Henry Baker's hat in "<b>The Blue Carbuncle</b>."</li>
<li>Watson noted the "subtle and aromatic aroma" of Thaddeus Sholto's hookah, and later that the air in Bartholomew's chamber "was heavy with a peculiarly pungent, tar-like odor" in <b><i>The Sign of Four</i></b>. Fortunately, Toby was able to track "the pungent smell of the creasote [that] rose high above all other contending scents."</li>
<li>Holmes mentioned a "faint but incisive scent" from gloves "that the curious tarry odour was oozing" in "<b>The Blanched Soldier</b>."</li>
<li>There was "a pleasant almondy odour" that arose from the jar of Prussic acid in "<b>The Veiled Lodger</b>."</li>
<li>Josiah Amberley chose to fill "his house with strong odors" to cover up some other smell in "<b>The Retired Colourman</b>."</li>
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Baker Street Elementary – Get a Whiff of This

“At the very first whiff of it, my brain and imagination were beyond control” [DEVI] One of the pleasures of collecting Sherlockian...

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by Scott Monty