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The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia's Founding
by Robert Hughes

The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia's Founding
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Author: Robert Hughes
Edition: Paperback
Published: 1988-02-12
ISBN: 0394753666
Number of pages: 752
Publisher: Vintage Books

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Book Review: An excellent and informative historical account.
Summary: 5 Stars

A brilliant book. Very interesting throughout, and makes you really wonder what conditions were like on board the convict ships. Extremely good value for money.

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