The Arthur Conan Doyle Library

In which Arthur Conan Doyle undertakes the formidable task of composing and widely disseminating a pamphlet to counter the widespread misrepresentations of British conduct in the South African War, en...

28 Jun 27min

In which the author recounts his spirited yet ill-fated efforts to enter Parliament, contending with the rigours of Scottish political life, the vicissitudes of public opinion, and the formidable chal...

28 Jun 21min

In which the chronicler navigates the tangled rivalries and harsh realities of military life amid the South African campaign, tending to both the physical wounds of war and the delicate wounds of mora...

27 Jun 23min

In which the narrative traverses the vast veldt towards Brandfort, portraying the resolute advance of British forces punctuated by artillery duels, forays into looted farms, and the somber discovery o...

27 Jun 30min

In which the narrative unfolds amidst the serene landscape of Hindhead, where constructing a new home and engaging in literary pursuits occupy the author's days, while his contemplations drift between...

26 Jun 17min

In which the sombre and stirring climate of the South African War unfolds, as the author joins the Langman Hospital expedition to offer aid amid the tumult of battles, epidemics, and the austere vicis...

26 Jun 29min

In which the narrator finds himself drawn irresistibly to the shifting dramas of Egypt’s southern frontier, joining a motley company of soldiers, correspondents, and camels amidst the looming threat o...

25 Jun 22min

In which the narrative unfolds amid the arid splendour of Egypt, recounting excursions up the Nile, a perilous ride on an unruly steed, and an exploration of an ancient Coptic monastery in the desolat...

25 Jun 19min