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Sphere 1973 (paperback)
Michael Joseph 1972 (hardcover)
Jack the Ripper
Daniel Farson
Michael Joseph, 1972

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Reader Review:  (45 votes)

Somewhat outdated, but still looked upon as one of the founding texts on the case. Farson was among the first to originally posit the "Montague John Druitt" theory. A difficult book to find, and a popular want for many collectors.


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