This classic collection of twelve crime-solving stories follows the adventures of the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson. From solving seemingly impossible murder mysteries to foiling the plans of a master criminal, Holmes uses his unparalleled powers of observation and deduction to crack the case. This edition includes original illustrations by Sidney Paget.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.