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Burke & Wills : from Melbourne to myth

by Tim Bonyhady

This exhibition catalogue examines the role of exploration in Australian culture through artefacts, journals, and specimens from a major expedition. It explores how these historical materials have been interpreted and transformed by Australian artists.

Accession 19490 ISBN 0642107483 Publisher National Library of Australia
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