• A Tale of Two Cities (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
Author(s): Charles Dickens,Gillen D'Arcy Wood
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 464
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2004-01-31
Dimensions: 104 x 166 x 40mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Book Info
Author Charles Dickens, Gillen D'Arcy Wood
Date Published 2004-01-31
Dimensions 104 x 166 x 40mm
First Author Charles Dickens
Format Paperback
ISBN 9781593080556
Language English
No. of Pages 464
Publication City/Country New York, NY, United States
Publisher Barnes & Noble Inc

A Tale of Two Cities (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

  • Charles Dickens
  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Barnes & Noble Inc
  • ISBN: 9781593080556
  • Availability:In Stock
  • $256