EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 27 MIN
Memories and Adventures Chapter 19 - An Appeal to the World's Opinion
from The Arthur Conan Doyle Library · host Arthur Conan Doyle
In which Arthur Conan Doyle undertakes the formidable task of composing and widely disseminating a pamphlet to counter the widespread misrepresentations of British conduct in the South African War, enlisting publishers, foreign translations, and public subscriptions with remarkable success. Through this enterprise, he observes the shifting tone of Continental opinion and the unexpected uses to which surplus funds are put, revealing much about the importance of clear and honest public discourse in the defence of national honour.
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In which Arthur Conan Doyle undertakes the formidable task of composing and widely disseminating a pamphlet to counter the widespread misrepresentations of British conduct in the South African War, enlisting publishers, foreign translations, and public subscriptions with remarkable success. Through this enterprise, he observes the shifting tone of Continental opinion and the unexpected uses to which surplus funds are put, revealing much about the importance of clear and honest public discourse in the defence of national honour.
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