This section covers Arthur Conan Doyle's journey from his childhood to his early professional experiences and literary success. It delves into his memories of family life, the strict education he received at Jesuit school, and his vivid experiences as a student. After university, Doyle embarked on adventures in the Arctic as a whaler and voyaged to West Africa, where he faced extraordinary challenges. His first professional steps as a physician, along with his life in Southsea, laid a stable foundation for his career. During this time, he began to shine as a writer, achieving his first literary success. Most notably, he created the immortal character of Sherlock Holmes, offering insights into the background and process of this iconic creation, solidifying his identity as an author.

CHAPTER I. EARLY RECOLLECTIONS
CHAPTER II. UNDER THE JESUITS
CHAPTER III. RECOLLECTIONS OF A STUDENT
CHAPTER IV. WHALING IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN
CHAPTER V. THE VOYAGE TO WEST AFRICA
CHAPTER VI. MY FIRST EXPERIENCES IN PRACTICE
CHAPTER VII. MY START AT SOUTHSEA
CHAPTER VIII. MY FIRST LITERARY SUCCESS
CHAPTER IX. PULLING UP THE ANCHOR
CHAPTER X. THE GREAT BREAK
CHAPTER XI. SIDELIGHTS ON SHERLOCK HOLMES