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The Prime Minister's potato and other essays

by Anne-Marie Condé

This essay collection examines the historical significance of ordinary Australian objects and places. It explores how narratives can be drawn from meagre sources, such as junk shops and cemeteries, to provide a record of everyday lives.

Accession 28525 ISBN 9781763733138 Publisher Black Inc.
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