“There are certainly one or two
indications upon the stick.” [HOUN]
Walking sticks were once fashionable. They were just as
necessary as a pair of gloves and a hat in a gentleman's daily
attire in Victorian England.
But they also served a practical purpose from time to time.
And Sherlock Holmes was able to use these personal effects as clue
givers. What do we know about walking sticks and canes in the
Canon? It's just a Trifle.
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You know the plots, but what about the minutiae? We delve into the Sherlock Holmes stories and provide answers to questions that arise, clarify muddy details, and look into some of the period terminology in this weekly podcast.