Welch David M Compiler Editor (1 results)
Published by David M. Welch, Virginia, Northern Territory. 2009
- Softcover
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, AustraliaLawrence Jones Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Fine
£ 46.40
£ 18.89 shippingShips from Australia to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. Second Edition. xiv, 232pp, index, maps, num bw & col ills. Pictorial card covers. Near new. First hand account of life amongst the Wangkangurru (Wonkonguru) and Dieri people living their traditional nomadic lives in the arid regions east of Lake Eyre, as recorded by George Aiston, who resided there…from 1912. Dr George Horne of Melbourne visited there and collaborated to write the original 1924 book, revealing a never to be seen again Aboriginal Australia. This revised edition contains previously unpublished photos by Aiston, additional articles and updated information. Wangkangurru elders still living in the area show their bush foods, significant sites and detail the story of Thutirla-Pula (Two Boys Dreaming) and the creation of the mikiris (waterholes). Size: Small 4to.
