Kamilaroi
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the daily life and cultural traditions of the Kamilaroi people. Through a combination of spare, informative narrative and evocative illustrations by Graham Wade, John Ferry provides an accessible entry point into the history and heritage of the Kamilaroi, one of the largest Aboriginal nations in northern New South Wales. The book offers a glimpse into the seasonal rhythms, community structures, and connection to the landscape that defined the life of the Kamilaroi people prior to colonial disruption. Originally published in 1978, this work was a significant contribution to the broader public’s understanding of regional Aboriginal history. It serves as a poignant, respectful record of a rich and complex cultural legacy. For the collector of Australiana or those interested in the ethnographic history of New South Wales, this volume stands as an important, illustrative snapshot of a culture whose enduring history continues to be a vital part of the Australian narrative.
Author: John Ferry
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the daily life and cultural traditions of the Kamilaroi people. Through a combination of spare, informative narrative and evocative illustrations by Graham Wade, John Ferry provides an accessible entry point into the history and heritage of the Kamilaroi, one of the largest Aboriginal nations in northern New South Wales. The book offers a glimpse into the seasonal rhythms, community structures, and connection to the landscape that defined the life of the Kamilaroi people prior to colonial disruption. Originally published in 1978, this work was a significant contribution to the broader public’s understanding of regional Aboriginal history. It serves as a poignant, respectful record of a rich and complex cultural legacy. For the collector of Australiana or those interested in the ethnographic history of New South Wales, this volume stands as an important, illustrative snapshot of a culture whose enduring history continues to be a vital part of the Australian narrative.