The Fatal Shore, The epic of Australias founding

The Fatal Shore, The epic of Australia's founding by Robert Hughes. Published by Alfred A Knopf, New York, NY, 1987. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. 688 Pgs. 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. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 9851.