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An Autobiography or Tales and Legends of Canberra Pioneers

An Autobiography or Tales and Legends of Canberra Pioneers

edited by J. E. and Samuel Shumack [illustrated by Gray Smith]
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AUSTRALIANA Aboriginal –

Shumack’s autobiography written in the 1920s and published in 1967 as an account of rural living in the Canberra district.

In 1856, at the age of six, Samuel Shumack came to the Duntroon Estate in Canberra. He farmed in the district until 1915. Forced by injury to retire from active farming, Shumack, at the age of 59, began to record his memories of old Canberra. He was an acute and accurate observer. His stories move freely from one episode to the next. The text is enhanced by eight colour plates by artist Gray Smith. This fascinating book will be treasured by all who have an interest in Canberra’s history. Chap. 11, 148-151.; Account of Aborigines in Canberra area, 1856 to 1900; Local Aborigines said to number about 70 in 1856; Mentions visit of 3-400 South Coast Aborigines in 1862 of 1863; Measles epidemic c. 1862; Depredations, etc
Closed tear to bottom of dustjacket spine cover.

Additional Information

Authoredited by J. E. and Samuel Shumack [illustrated by Gray Smith]
Number of pagesx, 176 p. : col. illus., port. ; 29 cm.
PublisherAustralian National University Press
Year Published1967
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket
Book Condition

Near Fine. Some wear to jacket.

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