A Straight-Out Man: F. W. Albrecht And Central Australian Aborigines

A Straight-Out Man: F. W. Albrecht And Central Australian Aborigines

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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: Barbara Henson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press Melbourne, 1992

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded boards. Slight moisture damage on DJ. Clean text.

A compelling historical account, A Straight-Out Man: F. W. Albrecht And Central Australian Aborigines presents the life and profound impact of a significant figure in Australian missionary history. This insightful biography chronicles F. W. Albrecht's extensive engagement with the Indigenous communities of Central Australia. The narrative uncovers the complexities of cross-cultural interaction and details the lasting legacy of his work within the Hermannsburg Mission. It illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a man dedicated to his calling amidst a changing landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on a pivotal period in Australian social history.

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Description

Author: Barbara Henson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press Melbourne, 1992

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded boards. Slight moisture damage on DJ. Clean text.

A compelling historical account, A Straight-Out Man: F. W. Albrecht And Central Australian Aborigines presents the life and profound impact of a significant figure in Australian missionary history. This insightful biography chronicles F. W. Albrecht's extensive engagement with the Indigenous communities of Central Australia. The narrative uncovers the complexities of cross-cultural interaction and details the lasting legacy of his work within the Hermannsburg Mission. It illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a man dedicated to his calling amidst a changing landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on a pivotal period in Australian social history.