The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
by Hume, Fergus W
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good + overall
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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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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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3772
- Title
- The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
- Author
- Hume, Fergus W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good + overall
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Hansom Cab Publ. Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1888
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE; AUSTRALIA;
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