Come Wind, Come Weather: A Biography Of Alfred Howitt
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: Mary Howitt Walker
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Come Wind, Come Weather: A Biography Of Alfred Howitt chronicles the remarkable life of Alfred Howitt, a pivotal figure in Australian exploration and anthropology. This compelling narrative presents his significant contributions to understanding Indigenous cultures and the natural world of colonial Australia. The text details Howitt's expeditions and his groundbreaking ethnographic research, offering a vivid portrait of a man dedicated to scientific inquiry and cross-cultural understanding. Mary Howitt Walker illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by her subject, providing an insightful look into a bygone era. This biography stands as an essential resource for those interested in Australian history and the development of anthropological thought.
Author: Mary Howitt Walker
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Come Wind, Come Weather: A Biography Of Alfred Howitt chronicles the remarkable life of Alfred Howitt, a pivotal figure in Australian exploration and anthropology. This compelling narrative presents his significant contributions to understanding Indigenous cultures and the natural world of colonial Australia. The text details Howitt's expeditions and his groundbreaking ethnographic research, offering a vivid portrait of a man dedicated to scientific inquiry and cross-cultural understanding. Mary Howitt Walker illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by her subject, providing an insightful look into a bygone era. This biography stands as an essential resource for those interested in Australian history and the development of anthropological thought.