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Down Under

by Bill Bryson

A travelogue documenting journeys across Australia by rail and car, examining the continent's history, geography, and unique wildlife. The account provides observations on contemporary life and culture alongside stories of 19th-century explorers and settlers.

Accession 19849 ISBN 038540817X Publisher Doubleday
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