 First edition | |
| Author | Murray Bail |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Text Publishing |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 199 |
| ISBN | 9781921351464 |
| Preceded by | Eucalyptus |
| Followed by | The Voyage |
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