Kabbarli: A Personal Memoir Of Daisy Bates
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
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A richly detailed biographical memoir, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Daisy Bates, the Irish-born journalist and self-taught anthropologist who devoted decades of her life to living among and advocating for Australia's Aboriginal peoples. Written by Ernestine Hill, a fellow journalist who knew Bates personally, Kabbarli — meaning grandmother in the language of the Western Australian Aborigines — presents an intimate and vivid portrait of a woman who camped alone in the desert for years, earning the deep trust of communities that were rapidly being displaced by colonial settlement. Hill's narrative voice is warm yet journalistic, grounding the remarkable story in firsthand observation and personal correspondence that brings Bates's fierce dedication and eccentric character to life. The account details Bates's tireless efforts to document Aboriginal languages, customs, and ceremonies at a time when such knowledge was in danger of being lost forever, cementing her legacy as one of Australia's most singular and controversial figures. Kabbarli stands as both a tribute to an indomitable woman and an invaluable historical document of early twentieth-century Australia.
Author: Ernestine Hill
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed biographical memoir, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Daisy Bates, the Irish-born journalist and self-taught anthropologist who devoted decades of her life to living among and advocating for Australia's Aboriginal peoples. Written by Ernestine Hill, a fellow journalist who knew Bates personally, Kabbarli — meaning grandmother in the language of the Western Australian Aborigines — presents an intimate and vivid portrait of a woman who camped alone in the desert for years, earning the deep trust of communities that were rapidly being displaced by colonial settlement. Hill's narrative voice is warm yet journalistic, grounding the remarkable story in firsthand observation and personal correspondence that brings Bates's fierce dedication and eccentric character to life. The account details Bates's tireless efforts to document Aboriginal languages, customs, and ceremonies at a time when such knowledge was in danger of being lost forever, cementing her legacy as one of Australia's most singular and controversial figures. Kabbarli stands as both a tribute to an indomitable woman and an invaluable historical document of early twentieth-century Australia.