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"I'm a bit of a single-stick expert, as you know. I took most of them on my guard. It was the second man that was too much for me." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'The Adventure of the Illustrious Client'
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∙ 6y agoA hobby is something a person does from interest and pleasure, not from necessity to hone his skills. In Holmes case he became a bee keeper ("His Last Bow"). In earlier stories he is shown to be musician of sorts (he played the violin, and wrote a monograph about Orlando di Lasso )
In work related activities he was an a master of disguise, excellent boxer, singlestick player (probably Bartitsu immortalized and mis-spelled as "baritsu" in the stories) and swordsman. He also wrote monographs about a number of topic - the Buddhism of Ceylon, the warships of the future and tobacco (or at least tobacco ash)
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At what hobby is Sherlock Holmes an expert?
Sherlock Holmes enjoys fencing, talented at fencing but most of all, he loves the violin as well as music itself and to test out new chemical experiments. According to him, his mind starves for things to think and to do.
Where did Sherlock Holmes retire and what hobby did he take up?
I'm not sure exactly when, but I know he retired to Sussex and lived as a beekeeper with no one for company except for his bees and his books. Very sad, I know. But at least he didn't die!! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle veiled his famous character Sherlock Holmes by stating that he has retired and is living somewhere in Sussex engaged in bee-keeping, agricultural cultivation and research. "My villa is situated upon the southern slope of the Downs, commanding a great view of the Channel." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'The Adventure of the Lion's Mane' It is generally accepted as sometime in late 1903 or early 1904 when Holmes retired, and he would have been about 50 years old (based on other speculations).
What did Ulysses S Grant do as a hobby?
He loved to ride horses and was an expert at breaking them.
Can alligators make good hobbies?
Well I suppose studying alligators could be considered as a good hobby to become involved with. However alligators can be dangerous, so be sure that you contact an expert on alligators before taking up this hobby.
Did Sherlock Holmes have a wife or girlfriend?
Sherlock Holmes never married. But he was certainly respectful of Irene Adler's abilities and admired her. Holmes "never spoke of the softer passions, save with a gibe and a sneer." Holmes preferred a life of pure intellect, devoid of emotion. As to Irene Adler -- the only woman to beat Holmes -- he would never use her name and referred to her only as "The woman". She married Godfrey Norton with Holmes in disguise as a witness.in the second movie "the game of shadows" she dies as professor James kills her when he thinks that she can be of no use to him
What musical Instrument did Sherlock Holmes like to play?
Violin-filled classical------ "German [music] . . . is rather more to my taste than Italian or French." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'The Red-Headed League' [Sherlock Holmes was] patiently occupied upon a subject which he had recently made his hobby - the music of the Middle Ages. -- John Watson, 'The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans' There are four concerts noted in the stories that Holmes likely attended: Violinist [Wilhelmina] Norman-Neruda (1817-1904) in 'A Study in Scarlet' Violinist [Pablo Martín Melitón de] Sarasate (1844-1908) in 'The Red-Headed League' Music of composer [Wilhelm Richard] Wagner (1813-1883) in 'The Adventure of the Red Circle' 'Carina' in 'The Adventure of the Retired Colourman' Also a performance of the French opera Les Huguenots featuring the De Reszkes [Jean (1850-1925), Edouard (1853-1917), & Joséphine (1855-1891)] at the end of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles.'
Where can one find Fighter plane model toys for kids?
Fighter plans models can be found at ones local hobby shop. Such a location will additionally able to provide you with expert advice and be able to find model sets that are appropriate for children of different ages. Hobby shops may also be found only for delivery.
Is hobby a predicate adjective or adjective?
The word "hobby" like a hobby you have, for example "collecting sea glass is my hobby", the word hobby is a noun. Though in the phrase 'hobby horse' it serves as an adjective.
What is the Spanish word for Hobby?
hobby = el hobby or el pasatiempo
How do you put hobby in a sentence?
She collected bugs as a hobby. Her hobby was sewing.
Is imagation a hobby?
Imagation Is A Hobby
What is a meerkats hobby?
there hobby is to run.
