Oenpelli Pioneer
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: Keith Cole
Binding: Paperback
Published: Church Missionary Historical Publications Melbourne, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In this compelling biography, "Oenpelli Pioneer," Keith Cole chronicles the extraordinary life of a pioneering figure in the remote Aboriginal community of Oenpelli, now known as Gunbalanya, in Australia's Northern Territory. The narrative details the challenges and triumphs of establishing a mission in a rugged and isolated landscape, offering a unique insight into early cross-cultural encounters and the development of the region. Cole presents a vivid account of the individual's dedication and resilience, illustrating the profound impact they had on the local Indigenous population and the broader history of the Australian outback. This work is a significant contribution to Australian historical literature, particularly for those interested in missionary history, Indigenous studies, and the development of remote communities.
Author: Keith Cole
Binding: Paperback
Published: Church Missionary Historical Publications Melbourne, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In this compelling biography, "Oenpelli Pioneer," Keith Cole chronicles the extraordinary life of a pioneering figure in the remote Aboriginal community of Oenpelli, now known as Gunbalanya, in Australia's Northern Territory. The narrative details the challenges and triumphs of establishing a mission in a rugged and isolated landscape, offering a unique insight into early cross-cultural encounters and the development of the region. Cole presents a vivid account of the individual's dedication and resilience, illustrating the profound impact they had on the local Indigenous population and the broader history of the Australian outback. This work is a significant contribution to Australian historical literature, particularly for those interested in missionary history, Indigenous studies, and the development of remote communities.