Question 441: All Round Personality.

His limits

1. Knowledge of Literature - Nil.
2. "                  "  Philosophy- Nil.
3. "                  "  Astronomy-Nil
4. "                  "  Politics- Feeble
5. "                  "  Botany-Variable
6. "                  "  Geology-Practical, but limited.

7. Knowledge of Chemistry- Profound.
8. "                  " Anatomy- Accurate, but unsystematic.
9. "                  " Sensational Literature- Immense.
10. Plays the violin well.
11. Is an expert singlestick player, boxer and swordsman.
12. Has a good, practical knowledge of the British Law.



Explain.




Dr. Watson's Description of Sherlock Holmes, in A Study in Scarlett