Groote Eylandt: Changing Aboriginal Life Styles

Groote Eylandt: Changing Aboriginal Life Styles

$60.00 AUD

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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: Keith Cole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Nungalinya Publications, Darwin, 1975

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This anthropological study, Groote Eylandt, chronicles the rich history and vibrant culture of the Aboriginal people inhabiting the remote Australian island. It presents a meticulous account of their traditional customs, social structures, and spiritual beliefs, drawing from extensive firsthand experience. The narrative documents the profound changes brought by external influences, including missionary endeavors, offering a unique perspective on cultural adaptation and preservation. Cole's work illustrates the enduring spirit of a community facing a changing world, making it an essential text for understanding indigenous Australian heritage.

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Description

Author: Keith Cole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Nungalinya Publications, Darwin, 1975

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This anthropological study, Groote Eylandt, chronicles the rich history and vibrant culture of the Aboriginal people inhabiting the remote Australian island. It presents a meticulous account of their traditional customs, social structures, and spiritual beliefs, drawing from extensive firsthand experience. The narrative documents the profound changes brought by external influences, including missionary endeavors, offering a unique perspective on cultural adaptation and preservation. Cole's work illustrates the enduring spirit of a community facing a changing world, making it an essential text for understanding indigenous Australian heritage.