The Cry For The Dead

$150.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Judith Wright
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Cloth/board in good condition
Condition remarks: No markings.

Judith Wright's "The Cry For The Dead" is a poignant work of Australian historical non-fiction, chronicling the devastating impact of European settlement on the Aboriginal people of the New England region of New South Wales. The book meticulously details the dispossession, violence, and cultural destruction faced by Indigenous communities, presenting a powerful and often heartbreaking account of a dark chapter in Australian history. Wright, a renowned poet and environmentalist, brings a deep sense of empathy and moral urgency to her narrative, urging readers to confront the injustices of the past. It is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's colonial legacy and its enduring effects.

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Description

Author: Judith Wright
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Cloth/board in good condition
Condition remarks: No markings.

Judith Wright's "The Cry For The Dead" is a poignant work of Australian historical non-fiction, chronicling the devastating impact of European settlement on the Aboriginal people of the New England region of New South Wales. The book meticulously details the dispossession, violence, and cultural destruction faced by Indigenous communities, presenting a powerful and often heartbreaking account of a dark chapter in Australian history. Wright, a renowned poet and environmentalist, brings a deep sense of empathy and moral urgency to her narrative, urging readers to confront the injustices of the past. It is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's colonial legacy and its enduring effects.