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Kite strings of the Southern Cross : a woman's travel odyssey
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Kite strings of the Southern Cross : a woman's travel odyssey

by Laurie Gough

This travel narrative chronicles a series of journeys through Fiji, Malaysia, Morocco, Italy, and the United States. It explores the personal connections and cultural experiences gained while living abroad and voyaging to diverse global destinations.

Accession 18693 ISBN 1885211309 Publisher Travelers' Tales
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