Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in AustraliaScott, Ernest, Sir
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Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia
Scott, Ernest, Sir
Australia -- Discovery and exploration; Baudin, Nicolas, 1754-1803; Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
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