Sherlock Holmes as a Pipe Smoker

Focusing on Sherlock Holmes' pipe smoking habits, this monograph provides a comprehensive analysis of references to pipes throughout the fifty-six short stories and four novels of the canon. It identifies 62 text references and 22 original illustrations specifically related to Holmes' pipe usage, while excluding other forms of tobacco consumption. The study is meticulously organized into sections covering pipes, tobaccos, and smoking contexts, with detailed listings in the appendix. It also contextualizes the popularity of pipe smoking during the Victorian era, enriching the understanding of Holmes' character.