Snake Dancing by Sykes Roberta (21 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Snake Dancing is the second volume of Roberta Sykes' three volume autobiography, Snake Dreaming . 270 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 268 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout and is covered in a protective plastic.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 269 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Paperback. Snake Dancing is the second volume of Roberta Sykes' three volume autobiography, Snake Dreaming.This second volume of Sykes' three-volume autobiography covers her increasing politicization and involvement in the Black movement through to an invitation from Harvard to postgraduate study. Events include her appointment as Australia's first Aboriginal columnist and a trip with Germaine Greer. 1998. A trade paperback copy in very good, clean condition 2.1 Centimeters X 15.3 Centimeters X 23 Centimeters. …

Secondhand, Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. 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. Author: Roberta Sykes Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 278 Snake Dancing is the second volume of Roberta Sykes' three volume autobiography, Snake Dreaming. It chronicles Roberta's increasing politicisation and involvement in the Black movement to the time of her invitation from Harvard to take up postgraduate study in the United States. Struggling to overcome the effects of her ordeals in Snake Cradle, Roberta Sykes gradually moves into the national spotlight as a writer and as First Secretary of the Aboriginal Embassy set up in a tent on the lawns of Parliament House. She details the dangerous, demanding and sometimes lonely life of an itinerant activist, and brings a human perspective to events that were often headline news around the world. Snake Dancing is essential reading for those wishing to understand the complex nature of interaction between the races in Australia's recent history. The first volume of her autobiography, Snake Cradle, won the 1997 Age Book of the Year and the 1998 Nitta Kibble awards, and those who were moved by it will continue to be engrossed by Roberta Sykes' remarkable life. 'Roberta. that you not only survived but triumphed is an incredible tribute to you and the human spirit.' - David Suzuki 'Sykes explores the depth of the personal veneer surrounding every Australian who is, like it or not, part of the hidden history of black and white contact in this country. Secrets taken to the grave choke up every cemetery in Australia. A genuine national pride must also accept and accommodate the shame. Sykes' intricate and courageously honest story of her life may help us understand why this needs to be so.' - Alexis Wright, Australian Book Review 'Reading Roberta Sykes is to be engaged by a great tale and by and uncompromisingly fine writer.' - Janine Burke, The Age. Secondhand, Paperback.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Snake Dancing is the second volume of Roberta Sykes' three volume autobiography, Snake Dreaming. It chronicles Roberta's increasing politicisation and involvement in the Black movement to the time of her invitation from Harvard to take up postgraduate study in the United States. Struggling to overcome the effects of her ordeals in Snake Cradle, Roberta Sykes gradually moves into the national spotlight as a writer and as First Secretary of the Aboriginal Embassy set up in a tent on the lawns of Parliament House. She details the dangerous, demanding and sometimes lonely life of an itinerant activist, and brings a human perspective to events that were often headline news around the world. Snake Dancing is essential reading for those wishing to understand the complex nature of interaction between the races in Australia's recent history. The first volume of her autobiography, Snake Cradle, won the 1997 Age Book of the Year and the 1998 Nitta Kibble awards, and those who were moved by it will continue to be engrossed by Roberta Sykes' remarkable life. 268 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography; Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 1864488379. ISBN/EAN: 9781864488371. Inventory No: 272706.…

[vi]+270pp. 8vo. Original wrappers, pages a little yellowed. A very good copy. First edition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 278 pages. 8.90x5.90x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Wraps. 8vo, wraps, b&w frontis port., pp 270. Previous owner's signature, o/w very good condn. The second volume of Roberta Sykes' autobiography.

3 paperbacks in good condition, a little worn, pages tanned on edges; 330+270+325 pages, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANA Biography -Struggling to overcome the effects of her ordeals in "Snake cradle" the author gradually moves into the national spotlight as a writer and as a First Secretary of the Aboriginal Embassy set up in a tent on the lawns of Parliament House. She details the dangerous, demanding and sometimes lonely life of an itinerant activist. 270 p. ; 23 cm. #010625 (name on f.e.p.) Sykes, Roberta B. 1943-2010 Authors, Australian -- Biography Aboriginal Australians -- Civil rights Aboriginal Australians -- Land tenure African Americans -- Australia -- Biography African American women -- Australia -- Biography Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

210 pp, b&w photographic illustrations, fine copy in illustrated, limp wrappers.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Light age and reading wear. No internal inscriptions, torn or missing pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Sociology & Culture. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 51283. …

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers Fine octavo. 270, 330pp., The Autobiography of a black woman.

Softcover. Condition: Good.