Wacvie
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: Faith Bandler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowing to DJ, minor chips to DJ, minor foxing to page edges.
This powerful historical novel, Wacvie, chronicles the harrowing journey of a young man forcibly taken from his home in the South Pacific to work in the Queensland cane fields. It uncovers the brutal practice of blackbirding, illustrating the profound impact on individuals and communities. The narrative presents a poignant account of cultural displacement and the enduring spirit of those who survived such injustices. Through its vivid storytelling, the work argues for recognition of a dark chapter in Australian history, offering a deeply moving and essential perspective.
Author: Faith Bandler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowing to DJ, minor chips to DJ, minor foxing to page edges.
This powerful historical novel, Wacvie, chronicles the harrowing journey of a young man forcibly taken from his home in the South Pacific to work in the Queensland cane fields. It uncovers the brutal practice of blackbirding, illustrating the profound impact on individuals and communities. The narrative presents a poignant account of cultural displacement and the enduring spirit of those who survived such injustices. Through its vivid storytelling, the work argues for recognition of a dark chapter in Australian history, offering a deeply moving and essential perspective.