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A handbook of the birds of Tasmania and its dependencies

by Frank Mervyn Littler

First published in 1910, this illustrated guide details the diverse bird species of Tasmania, describing their physical characteristics and behaviour. This edition includes a new introduction placing the historical work in context.

Accession 36827 ISBN — Publisher Frank Mervyn Littler (Australia, b.1880, d.1922)
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