The original Australians : story of the Aboriginal people / Josephine Flood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peacock, Josephine, 1936-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aboriginal Australians--History.

Aboriginal Australians.

History.

Aboriginal Australians--Origin.

Aboriginal Australians--Historiography.

Historiography.

Australia--History.

Australia.

Australia--Antiquities.

Antiquities.

Physical Description:

xiv, 306 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates ; illustrations, maps, color portraits ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, [2006]

Summary:

Offering insight into the life and experiences of the world' s oldest culture, this account of Australia' s Aboriginal history spans the mythologies of the Dreamtime through the modern-day problems within the community. Culture and history enthusiasts will get answers to such questions as "Where did the Aborigines come from and when?" "How did they survive in such a harsh environment?" and "What was the traditional role of Aboriginal women?" This story emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of the Aboriginal people, especially throughout their relationship with the Europeans who eventually colonized the continent.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-294) and index.

ISBN:

1741148723

9781741148725

OCLC:

71089055