What is Vincent Starrett best known for?

Vincent Starrett is widely recognized for his significant contributions to Sherlock Holmes scholarship and his insightful essays on detective fiction. His work helped to establish the study of Holmes as a serious literary pursuit.

Vincent Starrett

1886 – 1974

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Vincent (introduction by Michael Murphy) (re: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) Starrett, Vincent Starrett Arthur Machen, Vincent 1886-1974 Starrett, Vincent; Christopher Morley (Index) Starrett, Vincent STARRETT, Vincent (editor) Starrett, Vincent Starrett and Arthur Machen, vincent starrett, Vincent Starrett,Torch Press. prt,Vincent Starrett Collection

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What is Vincent Starrett best known for?
Vincent Starrett is widely recognized for his significant contributions to Sherlock Holmes scholarship and his insightful essays on detective fiction. His work helped to establish the study of Holmes as a serious literary pursuit.