 First edition | |
| Author | Ion Idriess |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | non-fiction |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
Publication date | 1948 |
Stone of Destiny is a 1948 book by Ion Idriess about the Australian diamond industry. [1] [2]
| First edition | |
| Author | Ion Idriess |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | non-fiction |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
Publication date | 1948 |
Stone of Destiny is a 1948 book by Ion Idriess about the Australian diamond industry. [1] [2]
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