The Lizard Eaters
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
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A landmark work of Australian anthropology and travel writing, The Lizard Eaters chronicles Douglas Lockwood's immersive journey into the lives of the Walbiri (Warlpiri) Aboriginal people of Australia's remote Central Desert. With a journalist's sharp eye and a humanist's deep respect, Lockwood documents the traditional customs, spiritual beliefs, and daily survival practices of one of the world's last truly nomadic peoples, including their resourceful diet of bush tucker — lizards among them. The narrative balances vivid, on-the-ground reportage with genuine cultural sensitivity, painting an intimate portrait of a society navigating the collision between ancient tradition and the encroaching modern world. Written in an accessible and compelling style, the work stands as both a historical record and a tribute to the resilience and ingenuity of the Warlpiri people.
Author: Douglas Lockwood
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Readers Book Club in association with The Companion Book Club, London
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of Australian anthropology and travel writing, The Lizard Eaters chronicles Douglas Lockwood's immersive journey into the lives of the Walbiri (Warlpiri) Aboriginal people of Australia's remote Central Desert. With a journalist's sharp eye and a humanist's deep respect, Lockwood documents the traditional customs, spiritual beliefs, and daily survival practices of one of the world's last truly nomadic peoples, including their resourceful diet of bush tucker — lizards among them. The narrative balances vivid, on-the-ground reportage with genuine cultural sensitivity, painting an intimate portrait of a society navigating the collision between ancient tradition and the encroaching modern world. Written in an accessible and compelling style, the work stands as both a historical record and a tribute to the resilience and ingenuity of the Warlpiri people.