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The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia's Founding

of Robert Hughes

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The history of the birth of Australia which came out of the suffering and brutality of England's infamous convict transportation system. With 16 pages of illustrations and 3 maps. One of the greatest non-fiction books I've ever read . . . Hughes brings us an entire world. --Los Angeles Times

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History History Nonfiction Australia World History Historical Travel 18th Century 19th Century Unfinished 20th Century

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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 688 pages
  • Publisher Vintage Books
  • Publication Date February 12th 1988
  • First Publication 12/12/86
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780394753669
  • Edition First Vintage Books Edition
  • Category History & Politics
  • Scenario ['Australia']

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