Jandamarra: And the Bunuba Resistance
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Author: Howard Pedersen
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Jandamarra, or Pigeon, was the Bunuba leader of the Aboriginal resistance in the West Kimberley region during the 1890s. He was regarded by both sides as an exceptionally gifted and inspirational military strategist who excelled in both the aboriginal world to which he belonged, and the white world which had temporarily adopted him. The Bunuba people believed Jandamarra was a "muban man" who could defy police bullets and disappear like a ghost. In a campaign of amazing resilience he single-handedly led efforts to block the seizure by settlers of some of the richest grazing land in Western Australia. On a hot October night in 1894, Jadamarra shot and killed a white policeman, responsible for capturing 16 prisoners, who were being chain-marched to prison 100 miles away. More shootings occured later when liberated Bunuba prisoners attacked stockmen hearding cattle. Assuming status of military commander, Jandamarra hastily assembled a Bunuba fighting force, armed it with guns and engaged the enemy in organized battle. This readable history documents the events which held Australia spellbound during the 1890s.
Author: Howard Pedersen
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Jandamarra, or Pigeon, was the Bunuba leader of the Aboriginal resistance in the West Kimberley region during the 1890s. He was regarded by both sides as an exceptionally gifted and inspirational military strategist who excelled in both the aboriginal world to which he belonged, and the white world which had temporarily adopted him. The Bunuba people believed Jandamarra was a "muban man" who could defy police bullets and disappear like a ghost. In a campaign of amazing resilience he single-handedly led efforts to block the seizure by settlers of some of the richest grazing land in Western Australia. On a hot October night in 1894, Jadamarra shot and killed a white policeman, responsible for capturing 16 prisoners, who were being chain-marched to prison 100 miles away. More shootings occured later when liberated Bunuba prisoners attacked stockmen hearding cattle. Assuming status of military commander, Jandamarra hastily assembled a Bunuba fighting force, armed it with guns and engaged the enemy in organized battle. This readable history documents the events which held Australia spellbound during the 1890s.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Howard Pedersen
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Jandamarra, or Pigeon, was the Bunuba leader of the Aboriginal resistance in the West Kimberley region during the 1890s. He was regarded by both sides as an exceptionally gifted and inspirational military strategist who excelled in both the aboriginal world to which he belonged, and the white world which had temporarily adopted him. The Bunuba people believed Jandamarra was a "muban man" who could defy police bullets and disappear like a ghost. In a campaign of amazing resilience he single-handedly led efforts to block the seizure by settlers of some of the richest grazing land in Western Australia. On a hot October night in 1894, Jadamarra shot and killed a white policeman, responsible for capturing 16 prisoners, who were being chain-marched to prison 100 miles away. More shootings occured later when liberated Bunuba prisoners attacked stockmen hearding cattle. Assuming status of military commander, Jandamarra hastily assembled a Bunuba fighting force, armed it with guns and engaged the enemy in organized battle. This readable history documents the events which held Australia spellbound during the 1890s.
Author: Howard Pedersen
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Jandamarra, or Pigeon, was the Bunuba leader of the Aboriginal resistance in the West Kimberley region during the 1890s. He was regarded by both sides as an exceptionally gifted and inspirational military strategist who excelled in both the aboriginal world to which he belonged, and the white world which had temporarily adopted him. The Bunuba people believed Jandamarra was a "muban man" who could defy police bullets and disappear like a ghost. In a campaign of amazing resilience he single-handedly led efforts to block the seizure by settlers of some of the richest grazing land in Western Australia. On a hot October night in 1894, Jadamarra shot and killed a white policeman, responsible for capturing 16 prisoners, who were being chain-marched to prison 100 miles away. More shootings occured later when liberated Bunuba prisoners attacked stockmen hearding cattle. Assuming status of military commander, Jandamarra hastily assembled a Bunuba fighting force, armed it with guns and engaged the enemy in organized battle. This readable history documents the events which held Australia spellbound during the 1890s.
Jandamarra: And the Bunuba Resistance