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Road to the Murchison : An Illustrated Story of the District and its People

Nixon, Marion ; Lefroy, R. F. B. (Robert Francis Bruce), 1925-
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WEST AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL INDIGENOUS

 

Photo p. 19 of “Jacky”; photos of mostly nam3=ed Aboriginal people in chapter [2] “Aborigines” p. 11-33; photos of unidentified Aboriginal men p. 129; extracts from Frank Wittenoom’s memoirs on interactions aqnd observations of Aboriginal people p. 11-33; general notes about interractions with European explorers and settlers, daily life; some notes on ‘bush food’, hunting and gathering, marriage, ceremonies and customs; Aboriginal ‘integration’ into settler stations and use as labour; glossary of ‘Aboriginal-English’ on p. 302; scattered reference throughout.

302 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.), maps ; 29 cm.  First Edition. Light corner crease to cover and light scratches. #280623

Wajarri / Watjarri people (A39) (WA SG50-7, SG50-11)  |  Settlement and contacts – Colonisation – 1851-  |  Murchison River Region (W.A.) — History.  |  Murchison (WA Gascoyne / Murchison SG50-10)

Additional Information

AuthorNixon, Marion ; Lefroy, R. F. B. (Robert Francis Bruce), 1925-
Number of pages302
PublisherShire of Murchison / Marion Nixon Pty Ltd
Year Published1988
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Near Fine

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