The Mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack : From Victorian Legend to Steampunk Hero

• Author: John Matthews
• Date: 01 Dec 2016
• Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
• Language: English
• Book Format: Paperback::360 pages
• ISBN10: 1620554968
• ISBN13: 9781620554968
• Publication City/Country: Rochester, United States
• Imprint: Destiny Books,U.S.
• File size: 27 Mb
• Dimension: 152x 229x 20mm::578g
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