Aboriginal Fisheries Of The Darling - Barwon Rivers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; appears to be a facsimile reprint/
Long before European settlers cast their first lines into the waters of inland New South Wales, the Aboriginal peoples of the Darling-Barwon river system had developed one of the most sophisticated freshwater fisheries in the ancient world. Peter Dargin's landmark study chronicles the intricate fishing traditions, technologies, and cultural practices of these communities, presenting a meticulous and respectful account of how Indigenous Australians managed and harvested the abundant fish populations of these iconic river systems for thousands of years. Drawing on fieldwork, oral histories, and historical records, the work details the remarkable engineering of the Brewarrina fish traps — among the oldest human-made structures on Earth — and situates them within a rich tapestry of spiritual and economic life. Dargin writes with the authority of a dedicated researcher and the sensitivity of a cultural advocate, illustrating how Aboriginal resource management was both ecologically astute and deeply ceremonial. Published by the Brewarrina Historical Society, this work stands as a vital contribution to the preservation of Indigenous Australian heritage, challenging readers to reconsider the depth and sophistication of pre-colonial societies. For anyone drawn to the intersection of environmental history, archaeology, and First Nations culture, this is an indispensable and revelatory account that poses a profound question: how much more remains unrecorded?
Author: Peter Dargin
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; appears to be a facsimile reprint/
Long before European settlers cast their first lines into the waters of inland New South Wales, the Aboriginal peoples of the Darling-Barwon river system had developed one of the most sophisticated freshwater fisheries in the ancient world. Peter Dargin's landmark study chronicles the intricate fishing traditions, technologies, and cultural practices of these communities, presenting a meticulous and respectful account of how Indigenous Australians managed and harvested the abundant fish populations of these iconic river systems for thousands of years. Drawing on fieldwork, oral histories, and historical records, the work details the remarkable engineering of the Brewarrina fish traps — among the oldest human-made structures on Earth — and situates them within a rich tapestry of spiritual and economic life. Dargin writes with the authority of a dedicated researcher and the sensitivity of a cultural advocate, illustrating how Aboriginal resource management was both ecologically astute and deeply ceremonial. Published by the Brewarrina Historical Society, this work stands as a vital contribution to the preservation of Indigenous Australian heritage, challenging readers to reconsider the depth and sophistication of pre-colonial societies. For anyone drawn to the intersection of environmental history, archaeology, and First Nations culture, this is an indispensable and revelatory account that poses a profound question: how much more remains unrecorded?