The Dawn Of Time: Australian Aboriginal Myths In Paintings By Ainslie Roberts With Text By Charles P. Mountford

The Dawn Of Time: Australian Aboriginal Myths In Paintings By Ainslie Roberts With Text By Charles P. Mountford

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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: Ainslie Roberts, Charles P. Mountford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited, 1974

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has surface tears on reverse, one evident from front (see photo top edge). Pages have very light foxing along top edges.

This captivating volume presents a collection of Australian Aboriginal myths, brought to life through the evocative paintings of Ainslie Roberts and the insightful text of Charles P. Mountford. A significant work in cultural anthropology and art, it chronicles ancient Dreamtime stories, offering a profound understanding of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs, creation narratives, and the deep connection to the land. The book serves as an essential resource for those interested in Indigenous Australian culture, mythology, and the powerful intersection of art and storytelling.

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Description

Author: Ainslie Roberts, Charles P. Mountford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited, 1974

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has surface tears on reverse, one evident from front (see photo top edge). Pages have very light foxing along top edges.

This captivating volume presents a collection of Australian Aboriginal myths, brought to life through the evocative paintings of Ainslie Roberts and the insightful text of Charles P. Mountford. A significant work in cultural anthropology and art, it chronicles ancient Dreamtime stories, offering a profound understanding of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs, creation narratives, and the deep connection to the land. The book serves as an essential resource for those interested in Indigenous Australian culture, mythology, and the powerful intersection of art and storytelling.