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Van Diemen's Land

by James Boyce, Richard Flanagan

This history of Van Diemen's Land explores how the natural environment shaped early convict settlers. It examines their adaptation to the landscape, relationships with Aboriginal people, and the development of a unique colonial society.

Accession 14080 ISBN 9781760640781 Publisher Black Inc.
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