The Land and People of AustraliaIntroduces the geography, history, economy, government, culture, and people of the continent "down under." |
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE 1 Distances Are Tremendous | 11 |
Land of Living Fossils | 15 |
Trees and Flowers | 18 |
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