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The Black Pullet

Science of Magical Talisman
By Anonymous
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The Black Pullet is an 18th-century French grimoire revealing the secrets to crafting magical talismanic rings. These rings purportedly grant their users extraordinary powers, culminating in the creation of the Black Pullet, or the Hen with the Golden Eggs, which bestows unlimited wealth.
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First surfacing in France in the 18th century, The Black Pullet is a guide to the construction and use of magical talismanic rings. With the use of these rings, people attained extraordinary powers. Perhaps the most wonderful secret revealed is the power to produce the Black Pullet, otherwise known as the "Hen with the Golden Eggs." Unlimited wealth was granted to the person who achieved the creation of this incredible Hen.

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ISBN: 9781578632022

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Weiser Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 96

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