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The Tasmanians

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THE historical period of this singular race of mankind has lasted no longer than a century, for up to one hundred years ago they had unimpeded sway in the island of Van Diemen. Once invaded by Europeans, they had inevitably to succumb, and they gradually but speedily dwindled away, the last of them having died about two years ago, so that now they are completely extinct.

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G, J. The Tasmanians . Nature 14, 211–212 (1876). https://doi.org/10.1038/014211a0

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