Published October 1998
by Heinemann Library .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | School & Library Binding |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL8745875M |
| ISBN 10 | 157572877X |
| ISBN 10 | 9781575728773 |
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