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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
by Fergus W. Hume
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0486219569
- ISBN 13
- 9780486219561
- Seller
-
Simi Valley, California, United States
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About This Item
Dover Publications, Inc, 1982-11-01. Paperback. Good. 0.8000 7.9000 5.4000. Cover and edges shows shelf wear and minor tanning. Pages shows minor tanning.
Synopsis
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a mystery fiction novel by English writer Fergus Hume. One of the earliest pieces of detective fiction, the book was first published in Australia in 1886. Set in Melbourne, the story focuses on the investigation of a homicide involving a body discovered in a hansom cab, as well as an exploration into the social class divide in the city.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Schwabe Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- mon0002792408
- Title
- The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
- Author
- Fergus W. Hume
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0486219569
- ISBN 13
- 9780486219561
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982-11-01
- Size
- 0.8000 7.9000 5.4000
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book;
- X weight
- 0.3500 lb
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