The Unlucky Australians

The Unlucky Australians

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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: Frank Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: NELSON, 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

The compelling non-fiction work The Unlucky Australians: Gurindji: Mining Lease And Cattle Sta chronicles the pivotal struggle of the Gurindji people in their fight for land rights against powerful mining and pastoral interests in Australia. This significant account uncovers the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous communities, detailing the historic Wave Hill walk-off and its profound implications for national land reform. Frank Hardy presents a powerful narrative that illustrates the resilience of a people demanding sovereignty and fair treatment. The work argues for a re-evaluation of colonial legacies and their ongoing impact on Aboriginal Australians, offering a critical perspective on a defining moment in the nation's history.

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Description

Author: Frank Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: NELSON, 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

The compelling non-fiction work The Unlucky Australians: Gurindji: Mining Lease And Cattle Sta chronicles the pivotal struggle of the Gurindji people in their fight for land rights against powerful mining and pastoral interests in Australia. This significant account uncovers the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous communities, detailing the historic Wave Hill walk-off and its profound implications for national land reform. Frank Hardy presents a powerful narrative that illustrates the resilience of a people demanding sovereignty and fair treatment. The work argues for a re-evaluation of colonial legacies and their ongoing impact on Aboriginal Australians, offering a critical perspective on a defining moment in the nation's history.