In an early Sherlock story, Watson reviewed Holmes’ knowledge of...
Literature nil
Philosophy nil
Astronomy nil
Politics feeble
Botany variable.
Geology practical
Chemistry profound
Anatomy accurate but unsystematic
Sensational literature- current events
Violin well
Athletics- singlestick, boxer, and swordsman
A good practical knowledge of British law
I’ve decided to align my personal studies accordingly.
I remember reading that as a kid and it did inspire me a bit. its funny how holmes doesn't know that the earth revolves around the sun, but he knows his practical fields so deeply. I always wanted to pick a couple of things and know everything about them like holmes did. I've ended up a bit more scattered now, but I'm not bothered.