Richards Eirlys (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ngarta and Jukuna lived in the Great Sandy Desert. They traversed country according to the seasons, just as the Walmajarri people had done for thousands of years. But it was a time of change. Desert people who had lived with little knowledge of European settlement were now moving onto cattle stations. Those left behind were vulnerable and faced unimaginable challenges. In 1961, when Jukuna leaves with her new husband, young Ngarta remains with a group of women and children. Tragedy strikes and Ngarta is forced to travel alone. Her survival depends on cunning and courage as she is pursued by two murderers in a vast unforgiving landscape. Jukuna's rich account may be the first autobiography written in an Aboriginal language. Presented in English and Walmajarri, her determination to see her language written has made her one of our most valued authors. 143 pages.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Out of the Desert is a compelling collection of stories, art and photographs from the Walmajarri people of the Great Sandy Desert, in north western Australia. It tells of their remarkable exodus from remote desert country to an unfamiliar modern society. Within only one generation the Walmajarri desert dwellers left their traditional places behind to face station life and a world far beyond the sandhills. These accounts of a recent past reveal the challenges of the epic journey north to station country, the courage of the Walmajarri in confronting the unknown, and their first contact with white people. Out of the Desert Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The cover has a little wear. 185 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. vi 185 pages. 'Out of the Desert is a compelling collection of stories, art and photographs from the Walmajarri people of the Great Sandy Desert, in north western Australia. It tells of their remarkable exodus from remote desert country to an unfamiliar modern society. Within only one generation the Walmajarri desert dwellers left their traditional places behind to face station life and a world far beyond the sandhills. These accounts of a recent past reveal the challenges of the epic journey north to station country, the courage of the Walmajarri in confronting the unknown, and their first contact with white people.'.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. WITHIN ONLY ONE GENERATION AN ENTIRE PEOPLE, THE WALMAJARRI, MOVED AWAY FROM ITS COUNTRY, THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, TO FACE STATION LIFE AND A NEW WORLD FAR BEYOND THE SANDHILLS.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges, particularly the front cover tail right corner now protected with book tape. Ngarta and Jukuna lived in the Great Sandy Desert. They traversed country according to the seasons, just as the Walmajarri people had done for thousands of years. But it was a time of change. Desert people who had lived with little knowledge of European settlement were now moving onto cattle stations. Those left behind were vulnerable and faced unimaginable challenges. In 1961, when Jukuna leaves with her new husband, young Ngarta remains with a group of women and children. Tragedy strikes and Ngarta is forced to travel alone. Her survival depends on cunning and courage as she is pursued by two murderers in a vast unforgiving landscape. Jukuna's rich account may be the first autobiography written in an Aboriginal language. Presented in English and Walmajarri, her determination to see her language written has made her one of our most valued authors. (Trove).

reprint softback with stiff wrappers As New octavo 115pp., colour plates, glossary, Ngarta and Jukuna lived in the Great Sandy Desert. They traversed country according to the seasons, just as the Walmajarri people had done for thousands of years. But it was a time of change. Desert people who had lived with little knowledge of European settlement were now moving onto cattle stations. Those left behind were vulnerable and faced unimaginable challenges.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Out of the Desert is a compelling collection of stories, art and photographs from the Walmajarri people of the Great Sandy Desert, in north western Australia. It tells of their remarkable exodus from remote desert country to an unfamiliar modern society. Within only one generation the Walmajarri desert dwellers left their traditional places behind to face station life and a world far beyond the sandhills. These accounts of a recent past reveal the challenges of the epic journey north to station country, the courage of the Walmajarri in confronting the unknown, and their first contact with white people. Out of the Desert Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New quarto vi + 185pp., colour & b/w plates, bibliog., Storytellers: Honey Bulagardie, John Charles, Mona Chuguna, David Downs, Mary-Anne Downs, Olive Knight, Limerick Malyapuka, Nora Nguwayir, Ivy Nixon, Jimmy Pike, Pompey Siddon, Peter Skipper, Emily Sullivan, Amy Vanbee, Adeline Wanangarra, Honeychild Budgie Yankarr and Boxer Yankarr.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Out of the Desert is a compelling collection of stories, art and photographs from the Walmajarri people of the Great Sandy Desert, in north western Australia. It tells of their remarkable exodus from remote desert country to an unfamiliar modern society. Within only one generation the Walmajarri desert dwellers left their traditional places behind to face station life and a world far beyond the sandhills. These accounts of a recent past reveal the challenges of the epic journey north to station country, the courage of the Walmajarri in confronting the unknown, and their first contact with white people. Out of the Desert Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

4to. pp.vi + 185. illustrated in colour and black and white. decorated endpaper. Original pictorial stiff card softcover. with a small crease to the lower wrapper else Very good. 'Out of the Desert is a compelling collection of stories, art and photographs from the Walmajarri people of the Great Sandy Desert, in North Western Australia. It tells of their remarkable exodus from remote desert country to an unfamiliar modern society. Within only one generation the Walmajarri desert dwellers left their traditional places behind to face station life and a world far beyond the sandhills. These accounts of a recent past reveal the challenges of the epic journey north to station country, the courage of the Walmajarri in confronting the unknown, and their first contact with white people.'.

1st edition pictorial wrappers Nice copy quarto vi + 185pp., colour & b/w plates, bibliog.,

Softcover. Condition: Good. Voloume 1 only. ; Ex-Library; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

1st edition pictorial wrappers As New quarto vi + 185pp., colour & b/w plates, bibliog.,

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Paperback. Sticker mark to spine, a touch of flecking to covers, some pencilling, otherwise good condition. 109pp. ISBN-10 0868921297. ISBN-13: 9780868921297.