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Discovery : the quest for the Great South Land
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Discovery : the quest for the Great South Land

by Miriam Estensen

This history traces the exploration of the Australian continent from early maritime theories to its eventual mapping. It details the voyages of explorers who navigated unknown seas to document the geography of the sixth continent.

Accession 28243 ISBN 1864484977 Publisher Allen & Unwin
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