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Ernest Bramah

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Also known as Ernest Brammah Smith, Ernest Bramah Smith

English author (1868–1942)

Person · Open Library

Born
20 March 1868
Died
27 June 1942
Works
91

Top works

  • The Shadows of Sherlock Holmes
  • The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
  • Detective, Mystery, Crime, and Horror Books on CD
  • The eyes of Max Carrados
  • The moon of much gladness

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1957-09-18

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
46
Total plays
148

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Quotes

  • It is a mark of insincerity of purpose to spend one's time in looking for the sacred Emperor in the low-class tea-shops.
  • When struck by a thunderbolt it is unnecessary to consult the Book of Dates as to the precise meaning of the omen.
  • Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.
  • Before hastening to secure a possible reward of five taels by dragging an unobservant person away from a falling building, examine well his features lest you find, when too late, that it is one to whom you are indebted for double that amount.
  • In his countenance this person read an expression of no-encouragement towards his venture.
  • Should a person on returning from the city discover his house to be in flames, let him examine well the change which he has received from the chair-carrier before it is too late; for evil never travels alone.

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