Australians In The Landscape: A Student History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the ancient pathways of the continent's first peoples to the bustling, multicultural streets of modern cities, Australians in the Landscape: A Student History presents a sweeping narrative of Australia's human story, tracing how successive waves of inhabitants have shaped, and been shaped by, the vast and varied land they called home. Authored by Don and Glen Garden, the text chronicles the complex relationship between people and place across Australian history — from Indigenous custodianship to colonial settlement and beyond — making the grand arc of national history accessible and compelling for student readers. Written with clarity and pedagogical purpose, the work argues that understanding Australia's past requires a close reading of the landscape itself as both a physical and cultural force. The Gardens' approach is methodical yet engaging, grounding historical analysis in the lived experiences of ordinary Australians, and leaving the reader to ponder how the land continues to define national identity in ways both seen and unseen.
Author: Don & Glen Garden
Format: Paperback
Published: 1986, Heinemann Educational Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the ancient pathways of the continent's first peoples to the bustling, multicultural streets of modern cities, Australians in the Landscape: A Student History presents a sweeping narrative of Australia's human story, tracing how successive waves of inhabitants have shaped, and been shaped by, the vast and varied land they called home. Authored by Don and Glen Garden, the text chronicles the complex relationship between people and place across Australian history — from Indigenous custodianship to colonial settlement and beyond — making the grand arc of national history accessible and compelling for student readers. Written with clarity and pedagogical purpose, the work argues that understanding Australia's past requires a close reading of the landscape itself as both a physical and cultural force. The Gardens' approach is methodical yet engaging, grounding historical analysis in the lived experiences of ordinary Australians, and leaving the reader to ponder how the land continues to define national identity in ways both seen and unseen.