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  1. Chapter 1

    Dedication

    Arthur Conan Doyle dedicates the novel to his friend Robinson, acknowledging that the story was inspired by Robinson's account of a West-Country legend and thanking him for his assistance with details.

  2. Chapter 2

    The Hound of the Baskervilles

    The chapter introduces the legend of the Baskerville family curse, as Dr. Mortimer recounts the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and seeks Sherlock Holmes's advice. Holmes and Watson learn of the mysterious hound that supposedly haunts the family, and they prepare to investigate.

  3. Chapter 3

    I: Mr. Sherlock Holmes

    Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson examine a walking stick left by a visitor, Dr. James Mortimer. Through deductive reasoning, Holmes corrects Watson's initial conclusions and reveals details about Mortimer's profession and background. Mortimer arrives and, after some preliminary conversation about his scientific interests, hints at a serious problem that requires Holmes's expertise.

  4. Chapter 4

    The Curse of the Baskervilles

    Dr. Mortimer reads the ancient Baskerville legend about Hugo Baskerville and the spectral hound, then shares the recent newspaper account of Sir Charles's mysterious death, seeking Holmes's advice.

  5. Chapter 5

    III: The Problem

    Dr. Mortimer consults Sherlock Holmes about the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the impending arrival of the heir, Sir Henry Baskerville. Mortimer reveals evidence of a spectral hound and expresses fear for Sir Henry's safety. Holmes agrees to investigate, requesting Mortimer to bring Sir Henry to Baker Street the next day. After Mortimer leaves, Holmes spends the day studying a map of Dartmoor and prepares to solve the case.

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  1. Chapter 6IV: Sir Henry Baskerville
  2. Chapter 7Three Broken Threads
  3. Chapter 8Baskerville Hall
  4. Chapter 9VII: The Stapletons of Merripit House
  5. Chapter 10VIII: First Report of Dr. Watson
  6. Chapter 11IX: Second Report of Dr. Watson
  7. Chapter 12X: Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
  8. Chapter 13XI: The Man on the Tor
  9. Chapter 14Death on the Moor
  10. Chapter 15XIII: Fixing the Nets
  11. Chapter 16XIV: The Hound of the Baskervilles
  12. Chapter 17XV: A Retrospection