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Sepik River

by Frank Hodgkinson

This illustrated diary records an artist's 500-mile journey by dug-out canoe along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Through descriptive prose and sketches, it documents the landscapes, people, and vibrant cultural traditions of the region.

Accession 19484 ISBN 0949361011 Publisher Reid Books
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