For his own edification he compiled a ' Chronicle of England ' from B.C. 55 to A.D. 1485 , which he adorned with numerous illustrations in colours .
While comparatively young , however , Doyle abandoned the profession of an artist and devoted himself to historical studies .
For Doyle 's own edification Doyle compiled a ' Chronicle of England ' from B.C. 55 to A.D. 1485 , which he adorned with numerous illustrations in colours .
While comparatively young , however , Doyle abandoned the profession of an artist and devoted himself to historical studies .