Aboriginal Bark Canoes Of The Murray Valley
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: Robert Edwards
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chipping to laminate of DJ, foxed and tanned edges.
This authoritative work chronicles the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of watercraft utilized by Indigenous communities along the Murray River. Robert Edwards meticulously details the traditional methods of constructing bark canoes, from material selection to the final shaping, offering a profound understanding of this ancient technology. The text illustrates the vital role these vessels played in daily life, hunting, fishing, and transportation within the Murray Valley. It presents a comprehensive account of Aboriginal ingenuity and adaptation to their environment, preserving invaluable historical and anthropological insights. This scholarly volume serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in Indigenous Australian history and material culture.
Author: Robert Edwards
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chipping to laminate of DJ, foxed and tanned edges.
This authoritative work chronicles the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of watercraft utilized by Indigenous communities along the Murray River. Robert Edwards meticulously details the traditional methods of constructing bark canoes, from material selection to the final shaping, offering a profound understanding of this ancient technology. The text illustrates the vital role these vessels played in daily life, hunting, fishing, and transportation within the Murray Valley. It presents a comprehensive account of Aboriginal ingenuity and adaptation to their environment, preserving invaluable historical and anthropological insights. This scholarly volume serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in Indigenous Australian history and material culture.