The Fatal Shore, The epic of Australia's founding

The Fatal Shore, The epic of Australia's founding by Robert Hughes. Published by Alfred A Knopf, NY, 1987. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. ISBN 0394506685. LCCN 86-45272. Here is history on a epic scale - a riveting brilliantly written account of the birth of Australia out of the suffering and brutality of England's infamous convict transportation system. 688 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 9851.