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Gould s book of fish richard flanagan atlantic books. Richard flanagans gould s book of fish is a very appealing book. The authoritarian fear that language might get out of control has led to. A novel in twelve fish is a 2001 novel by tasmanian author richard flanagan. Gould s book of fish is a fictionalised account of the convict william buelow gould s life both at macquarie harbour and elsewhere during his life in van diemens land. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this gould s book of fish study guide and get instant access to the following summary. Alex clark on richard flanagans goulds book of fish. A new history of eighteenthcentury ichthyology 16861828. For one, it is very attractively presented and packaged.

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