Doctor Joe Bell: Model for Sherlock Holmes

The subject matter is interesting (important even.) The book is well written and involving. I've bought several copies and given them to friends, all of whom enjoyed the book. One of these friends is in medical school, he loved it. I'll probably be getting a few more. Anyone who is interested in Arthur Conan Doyle's invention (Holmes); the history of medicine and nursing (Bell knew Florence Nightengale.) Even the descriptions of 19th century Edinburgh are charming and important to the author's telling of the Bell/Doyle story. LanceB. July, 2014

The biography of the brilliant man who was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. Meeting Dr. Bell is an experience you will not forget.

This character is part of the history of the past two centuries, both in the early beginnings of medicine and forensic science, extremely well documented, full of enlightning anecdotes that shows the hows of those great clinicians i knew back in the mid twentieth century. Great book!

not about subject

Excellent DVD on how the Sherlock Holmes stories began.

This is a great book detailing Doyle's inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. This book is also a fine introduction to a wonderful man in Joseph Bell. Joseph Bell is the subject of a number of fictionalized movies which are certainly worth your time and money.B.K. Loder

Goodwilled book. Not an interesting read and I'm a diehard Sherlock Holmes fan!

A short but interesting study of the man who was the model for Sherlock Holmes.

Received the book in excellent condition. Aside from learning more about Dr. Joe Bell it's interesting to learn about the Edinburgh medical school and how it evolved at that time. Also, interesting tidbits about other famous doctors who attended the school. Valuable resource for newer doctors to see how much schooling has changed and people's knowledge about health and sanitary conditions.