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- Publisher : Private Publication (January 1, 2001)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 0957848986
- ISBN-13 : 978-0957848986
- Item Weight : 1.37 pounds
Savanna Burning: Understanding and Using Fire in Northern Australia
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