The Opening up of the Pacific Library of New South Wales

The Opening up of the Pacific

By Library of New South Wales

$10.00

An exhibition in honour of James Cook, 6 April – 5 September 1970, Mitchell and Dixson Galleries, The Library of New South Wales.

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Category: Non-fiction Tags: Art, History, Travel

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