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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes, #5)
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My Grandpa Cannon loved this story, and he often told of a time when he went to see a "picture show" about the Hound of the Baskervilles. "It scared the willies out of me," he said, and then he and his friend had to part ways as my grandpa rode his bicycle home in the dark.
He was thinking about this devil-hound, and then he heard something panting behind him. He pedaled faster and faster, but the panting only got faster and faster too. Then, it was harder and harder to pedal, and his bike was going slower and slower. Just when he thought for sure he was doomed to die and the hound would get him, his bike stopped, the panting stopped, and he found that his back wheel had a flat tire. A flap of rubber had made the panting sound as the air was being released.
That has nothing to do with this story, except that it is the reason I read the book. Good book too! Almost as good a story as my grandpa's.
He was thinking about this devil-hound, and then he heard something panting behind him. He pedaled faster and faster, but the panting only got faster and faster too. Then, it was harder and harder to pedal, and his bike was going slower and slower. Just when he thought for sure he was doomed to die and the hound would get him, his bike stopped, the panting stopped, and he found that his back wheel had a flat tire. A flap of rubber had made the panting sound as the air was being released.
That has nothing to do with this story, except that it is the reason I read the book. Good book too! Almost as good a story as my grandpa's.
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LOL... Amazing story!!! :-)
What an adorable story. "Picture show", I love it. :)
Grandparents have such great story's:) lol
Great story! The only nightmare I ever had from reading a book was from The Hound of the Baskervilles.
You have a wonderful memory of your grandfather!!
Your grandfather is clever,Doug!!
Hi Emily!I read the book two times and it was very interesting.
I do not know if you agree with me that Watson's character changed from someone who depends always on his friend (Holms) to someone who can solve some problems. I could not find a suitable quotes but i still think so.
Your Grandpa is a badass. That is sounds like something that would totally happen to me.
I wonder which film version. Basil Rathbone?
Paul wrote: "I wonder which film version. Basil Rathbone?"I wish I knew! My grandpa was born in 1910 and he would have been 12 or 14 years old maybe? Does that help narrow it down? It would have been around 1922 - 1924, but that's just a guess.
I did a little digging, and the Basil Rathbone version was in 1939, so that couldn't be it, my Grandpa would have been 29 years old. There are many versions of "Der Hund von Baskerville" from 1914-1929. It could be one of those (if translated to English).
In 1921 there is a version by Maurice Elvey. It's in English, but is apparently a silent film. It could be that one. If my grandpa was 11 years old, or if it took a year or so to get to his town, then this lines up.
That would be cool if I could figure out a way to get a copy and watch it.
Doug wrote: "Paul wrote: "I wonder which film version. Basil Rathbone?"I wish I knew! My grandpa was born in 1910 and he would have been 12 or 14 years old maybe? Does that help narrow it down? It would have ..."
Thanks for replying. I love this kind of literary/film detective work!
Paul wrote: Thanks for replying. I love this kind of literary/film detective work!Yes, my reply was only 1 year late! lol. My email address has changed, and I was not getting goodreads notifications. I realized this just last night so, I was catching up. I love goodreads, but I haven't logged any new books until last night. I still need to log others.
It's your job to find me a copy of that film online so that I can watch it! :)
Doug wrote: "Paul wrote: Thanks for replying. I love this kind of literary/film detective work!Yes, my reply was only 1 year late! lol. My email address has changed, and I was not getting goodreads notificati..."
I'll see what I can do... :)
Hahaha fascinating story!
I ended up reading this book because my middle school theatre elective put on a show of this book. It was really fun, I was miss Barrymore
