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Deep time dreaming : uncovering ancient Australia

by Billy Griffiths

An exploration of Australia's deep history through the lens of archaeological discovery and the reassertion of Aboriginal identity. It examines how the uncovering of ancient traces has transformed national understanding of the continent's enduring human past.

Accession 15347 ISBN 9781760640446 Publisher Black Inc.
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