The Moth Hunters: Aboriginal Prehistory Of The Australian Alps
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: Josephine Flood
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work chronicles the rich Aboriginal prehistory of the Australian Alps, presenting a detailed account of the indigenous communities who inhabited this challenging environment. It uncovers their unique cultural practices, particularly focusing on the ancient tradition of moth hunting, which formed a crucial part of their sustenance and seasonal movements. Josephine Flood illustrates the sophisticated adaptations and deep ecological knowledge possessed by these early inhabitants, offering a compelling narrative of survival and cultural resilience. The text details archaeological findings and ethnographic evidence, providing a comprehensive understanding of a significant period in Australian history.
Author: Josephine Flood
Binding: Paperback
Published: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work chronicles the rich Aboriginal prehistory of the Australian Alps, presenting a detailed account of the indigenous communities who inhabited this challenging environment. It uncovers their unique cultural practices, particularly focusing on the ancient tradition of moth hunting, which formed a crucial part of their sustenance and seasonal movements. Josephine Flood illustrates the sophisticated adaptations and deep ecological knowledge possessed by these early inhabitants, offering a compelling narrative of survival and cultural resilience. The text details archaeological findings and ethnographic evidence, providing a comprehensive understanding of a significant period in Australian history.