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Girt : the unauthorised history of Australia : Volume I : from megafauna to Macquarie / David Hunt ; illustrations by Ad Long

This history of Australia spans the period from prehistoric megafauna to the colonial era of Governor Macquarie. It documents eccentric figures, curious incidents, and forgotten stories that influenced the nation's early development.

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Accession Number: 12822

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