In the late 1800s esteemed detective Sherlock Holmes made a little known
trip to the western United States. First summoned to solve a perplexing
mystery for one of the great Copper Kings in Butte, Montana, as his
presence became known Holmes was implored to solve cases across the Wild
West. He took on a blackmailing scheme against the famous Hearst family
of California, a silver mine swindle in Idaho, fraud against an
electrical inventor, and more--even a genius method of cattle rustling
on the American plains. As usual, Holmes' exploits were carefully
recorded by his affable companion, Dr. John H. Watson, who left his
written accounts in a Montana library for safe-keeping. There they were
lost for a century until discovered and edited for publication by
researcher John S. Fitzpatrick. Not only are the actual crimes unique
and challenging, the stories are filled with fascinating details of life
in the American West--details that amply illustrate Holmes' superb
powers of observation. This immensely entertaining book is certain to
delight all fans of Sherlock Holmes, historical detective stories, and
western history.This book is a sequel to the regional bestseller,
Sherlock Holmes: The Montana Chronicles.
