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Australian Aboriginal History

126830
ABORIGINES PROTECTION SOCIETY.: The Colonial Intelligencer or, Aborigines Friend. March 1848, October, 1850, March 1851 to December 1854. (In total 26 issues bound in One Volume).
First Editions; Demy 8vo; pp. (over 700 pages in total); each bound with the illustrated title page, bound in modern brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, very good copy.
London; The Aborigines Protection Society; 1848-1854.
The Aborigines' Protection Society was an international human rights organisation founded in 1837, to ensure the health and well-being and the sovereign, legal and religious rights of the indigenous peoples while also promoting the civilisation of the indigenous people who were subjected under colonial powers, in particular the British Empire. The Society magazine "The Colonial Intelligencer or Aborigines Friend" was mostly published monthly but on occasion two monthly or six monthly, it included articles Concerning the Aborigines of Various Countries and Comments Upon Colonial Affairs, and the Proceedings of Government and of Colonists toward Native Tribes. Click here to Order

AUD$225

127008
BARWICK, DIANE; REECE, ROBERT; Editors.: Aboriginal History: Volume One, 1977.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 190; text with numerous b/w. illustrations and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, spine a little worn, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; ANU Press; 1977.
"Aboriginal History is an annual journal that contains interdisciplinary historical studies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ interactions with non-Indigenous peoples. It promotes publication of Indigenous oral traditions, biographies, languages, archival and bibliographic guides, previously unpublished manuscript accounts, critiques of current events, and research and reviews in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, sociology, linguistics, demography, law, geography and cultural, political and economic history. The journal has been in publication since 1977." Click here to Order

AUD$40

127007
BARWICK, DIANE; URRY, JAMES; Editors.: Aboriginal History: Volume Five, 1981.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 178; text with numerous b/w. illustrations and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, spine a little worn, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; ANU Press; 1981.
"Aboriginal History is an annual journal that contains interdisciplinary historical studies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ interactions with non-Indigenous peoples. It promotes publication of Indigenous oral traditions, biographies, languages, archival and bibliographic guides, previously unpublished manuscript accounts, critiques of current events, and research and reviews in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, sociology, linguistics, demography, law, geography and cultural, political and economic history. The journal has been in publication since 1977." Click here to Order

AUD$40

127122
BASEDOW, HERBERT.: Physical Geography And Geology Of The Western Rivers' District, Northern Territory of Australia. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch.
First Separate Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 76 (last blank); large folding map, 6 plates, containing 12 illustrations, 7 text illustrations, appendix, bibliography, original wrappers, a fine copy.
Adelaide; R.G.S.A.; 1916. Click here to Order

AUD$110

127026
BECKETT, JEREMY R; Editor.: Past and Present: The Construction of Aboriginality.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. [vi], 217; bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies; 1988.
The book examines Aboriginal identity in various forms - discourse, education, juvenile institutions, geographic locations, myths and land rights actions. Authors drawn from a variety of disciplines and practices discuss the construction of Aboriginal identity and other issues facing Aboriginal people in a readable collection of works covering the past and the present. Click here to Order

AUD$65

127009
BELL, DIANE; GUNSON, NIEL; MCBRYDE, ISABEL; Editors.: Aboriginal History: Volume Ten, 1986.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. [ii], 209; text with numerous b/w. illustrations and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, spine a little worn, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; ANU Press; 1986.
"Aboriginal History is an annual journal that contains interdisciplinary historical studies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ interactions with non-Indigenous peoples. It promotes publication of Indigenous oral traditions, biographies, languages, archival and bibliographic guides, previously unpublished manuscript accounts, critiques of current events, and research and reviews in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, sociology, linguistics, demography, law, geography and cultural, political and economic history. The journal has been in publication since 1977." Click here to Order

AUD$40

127052
BLADEN, F. M; Editor.: Historical Records Of New South Wales. 7 Volumes In 8 Parts. Vol. I Part 1 Cook 1762-1780. Vol. I Part 2 Phillip 1783-1792. Vol. II Grose & Paterson 1793-1795. Vol. III Hunter 1796-1799. Vol. IV Hunter & King 1800-1802. Vol. V King 1803-1805. Vol. VI King & Bligh 1806-1808. Vol. VII Bligh & Macquarie 1809-1811.
Facsimile Reprint; 7 Vols. in 8 Parts; 8vo; Vol. I Part 1: pp. xlii, 526; b/w frontispiece, 3 folding facsimiles, appendices, index, very minor rubbing to dustjacket; Vol. I Part 2: pp. xxxiii, 747; appendices, index; Vol. II: pp. xxvii, 936; 2 folding maps, index; Vol. III: pp. xxxviii, 856; 3 folding maps, index; Vol. IV: pp. xlv, 1066; 2 folding facsimiles, index; Vol. V: pp. lxvii, 866; b/w frontispiece, 2 colour plates, 1 b/w plate, 8 folding maps, 2 folding facsimiles, appendices, index; Vol. VI: pp. lxxvi, 875; colour frontispiece, 4 folding maps, 11 pages b/w plates, 4 colour plates, 1 folding plate, 3 folding facsimiles, appendix, index; Vol. VII: pp. lx, 690; 4 colour plates, 3 of which are folding, 1 b/w plate, 1 folding map, index; Vols. 1-7 bound in original brown cloth, dustjacket; title in gilt on spine, very good condition.
Mona Vale; Lansdowne, Slattery and Company; 1978-1980.
Together they provide a comprehensive glimpse into early Australian history through primary documents. Covering the period from 1762 to 1811, it offers insights into colonization, interactions with Indigenous peoples, governance, and societal development. Bladen's editorial work ensures accessibility and contextualization of these records, making it a vital resource for understanding the foundational years of New South Wales and broader Australian history. Click here to Order

AUD$725

126776
BLAINEY, GEOFFREY.: The Story Of Australia's People. The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 434; endpaper maps, text illustrated with 16 pages of coloured plates, 3 maps, notes, index, bound in original red boards, title lettered in white on spine and front board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; Viking an imprint of Penguin Books; 2015. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126838
BREEN, GAVAN.: The Mayi Languages of the Queensland Gulf Country.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. x, 238; 1 full page map, Ngawun, Mayi-Kulan, Mayi-yapi, Mayi-Thakurti, Wunumara and Mayi-Kutuna phonology, grammar and extensive comparative vocabulary, data on locations, sources, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies; 1981. Click here to Order

AUD$200

126984
BRISCOE, GORDON; SMITH, LEN.: The Aboriginal Population Revisited: 70,000 Years to the Present. (Aboriginal History Monographs 10).
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. xvi, 169; text with numerous figures and tables, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Aboriginal History Incorporated; 2002. Click here to Order

AUD$50

127117
CANNON, MICHAEL; Editor in Chief.: Historical Records Of Victoria. Foundation Series. Volume 2B. Aborigines and Protectors 1838 - 1839. Production Editor : Ian Macfarlane.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xiii, 365 to 803; illustrated endpapers, 70 b/w. illustrations, index, index to individual Aborigines, bound in original grey cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket with minor chips on edges, very good copy.
Melbourne; Victorian Government Printing Office; 1983.
Illustrations include photos from 1850, maps, attacks by overlanders, attacks by aborigines, list of births and deaths 1839 to 1840 with age, name, tribe, status and more. Text includes massacres and outrages, a Melbourne Butcher setting a dog on female aborigines, Journal of William Thomas, Native Police Corps, Henry Bingham and more. Click here to Order

AUD$50

127116
CANNON, MICHAEL; Editor in Chief.: Historical Records Of Victoria. Foundation Series. Volume 2A. The Aborigines of Port Phillip 1835 - 1839. Production Editor: Ian Macfarlane.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xviii, 361; illustrated endpapers, approx. 80 b/w. illustrations, bound in original grey cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine dustjacket faded on spine, fine copy.
Melbourne; Victorian Government Printing Office; 1982.
Illustrations include 2 sketches of William Buckley in 1835, William Lonsdale, Aborigines by S. T. Gill, early photographs [1850] and more. Text includes Weslayan extracts from pioneer journals, expenditure at government stations, native police, William Dana, aboriginal deaths and more. Click here to Order

AUD$55

126868
DUGUID, CHARLES.: Doctor and the Aborigines.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (xiv), 219; numerous b/w illustrations, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Adelaide; Rigby; 1972. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127078
FOGARTY, LIONEL.: Nguti.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. [viii], 119; text illustrated with 12 full page, coloured plates, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper; good copy.
Spring Hill, Qld.; Cheryl Buchanan; 1984.
Ngutji is Lionel Fogarty's fifth volume of poetry. Click here to Order

AUD$50

126913
FRASER, ROS; Compiler.: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People In Commonwealth Records. A Guide to Records in the Australian Archives ACT Regional Office.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. xiv, 478; index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, spine faded, otherwise a very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Government Publishing Service; 1993.
The guide provides information about the large quantity of records held by the Australian Archives Office, which relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people. The guide includes an index to people, places and subjects mentioned in the records. It is an invaluable resource for all those interested in twentieth-century Aboriginal history. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126815
GALE, G. FAY; BROOKMAN, ALISON.: Race Relations in Australia - The Aborigines.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [x], 138; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, footnotes, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Sydney; McGraw-Hill Book Company; 1975. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126877
GENOCCHIO, BENJAMIN.: Dollar Dreaming: Inside The Aboriginal Art World.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [viii], 232; endpaper maps, text with numerous coloured illustrations, notes, index, bound in original cream papered boards, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
Prahran, Vic.; Hardie Grant Books; 2008. Click here to Order

AUD$26

126880
GERRITSEN, RUPERT.: And Their Ghosts May Be Heard.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 335; text illustrated with numerous maps, several b/w. illustrations, location of the maroonings, endnotes, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
South Fremantle, WA; Fremantle Arts Centre Press; 1994.
At least seventy-five and possibly over two hundred shipwrecked Dutch sailors and passengers were marooned on the west coast of Australia during the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Their fate is shrouded in mystery, until recently, it was assumed that most perished a short time after landing, leaving only scattered traces of their brief presence. Click here to Order

AUD$50

126875
HARRISON, JANE.: Stolen.
Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. [x], 36, xxxiv; playwright's notes, cast, advertisements, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Sydney; Currency Press; 2001 Click here to Order

AUD$26

126912
HILL, MARJI; BARLOW, ALEX.: Black Australia: An Annotated Bibliography and Teacher's Guide to Resources on Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. (Bibliography Series No. 7).
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. xvi, 200; tabular summary, author and title index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies; 1978.
The book provides a compelling introduction to the history, culture, and struggles of Aboriginal Australians. The book blends historical facts with personal stories, offering readers an insightful look into the rich heritage and challenges faced by Indigenous communities in Australia. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126869
HUME, LYNNE.: Ancestral Power: The Dreaming Consciousness and Aboriginal Australians.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. [viii], 210; notes, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Carlton, Vic.; Melbourne University Press; 2002. Click here to Order

AUD$50

126876
HUTCHISON, D. E; Editor.: Aboriginal Progress: A New Era?
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 189; bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Nedlands, WA; University of Western Australia Press; 1969.
Collection of essays by Catherine Berndt, Nandjiwara Amagula, Silas Roberts and others. Click here to Order

AUD$26

126817
KIRK, R. L; THORNE, A. G; Editors.: The Origin of the Australians.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. vi, 449; b/w illustrations, maps, indices, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, wrapper a little rubbed, very good copy.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies: 1976.
Papers presented to a symposium at the 1974 Meeting of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. Click here to Order

AUD$35

126911
LAMPERT, R. J.: Burrill Lake and Currarong: Coastal Sites in Southern New South Wales.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. ix, 86; 3 pages of b/w. photographic plates, numerous maps, line drawings and tables within the text, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, wrappers a little marked, signed by the author on title page, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Department of Prehistory, Research School of Pacific Studies, The Australian National University; 1971.
Detailed archaeological study of ancient Aboriginal sites. It offers insight into the coastal communities' tools, lifestyle, and environmental adaptations. The book is invaluable for understanding early human activity in this region of Australia. Click here to Order

AUD$75

126864
LAND COUNCILS.: National Aboriginal land rights legislation : discussion paper / prepared for the Aboriginal Land Rights Steering Committee by the panel of lawyers representing the Federation of Land Councils ... [et al.]
First Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. [iv], 79; bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; National Aboriginal Conference; 1984. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126902
MACDONALD, ROWENA.: Between Two Worlds: The Commonwealth Government and the Removal of Aboriginal Children of Part Descent in the Northern Territory.
Demy 4to; pp. xviii, 77; text illustrated with numerous photographs some in colour, 2 maps, bibliography, archival sources, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Alice Springs, NT; IAD Press; 1996. Click here to Order

AUD$26

127043
MADDOCK, KENNETH.: The Australian Aborigines. A Portrait of their Society.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 210; text with 1 full page map, 9 illustrations/figures, references, index, bound in original black cloth, title in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; Allen Lane The Penguin Press; 1972. Click here to Order

AUD$35

126836
MAIDEN, PETER.: Shipwreck of the New Guinea Gold Explorers.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 173, (2); 8 pages of b/w. photographic plates, 2 full page maps, sources, end notes, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Rockhampton, Qld.; Central Queensland University Press; 2000. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126881
MALLETT, ASHLEY.: The Black Lords of Summer: The Story of the 1868 Aboriginal Tour of England and Beyond.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xiv, 221; 14 pages of b/w. photographs, several b/w. illustrations within text, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
St Lucia, Qld.; University of Queensland Press; 2002. Click here to Order

AUD$45

126919
MASSOLA, ALDO.: Bunjil's Cave. Myths, Legends and Superstitions of the Aborigines of South-East Australia. Photographs by John Gollings.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xvi, 208; endpaper maps, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, list of locations, bibliography, index, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, very good copy.
Melbourne; Lansdowne Press; 1968.
Scientific, yet immensely readable, this book is a remarkable study of a people with a rich imagination and poetical sense. Of great value to those seeking information on Aboriginal anthropology, it will also be a delight to all interested in folklore. It is profusely illustrated, with maps, line drawings, and the brilliant photographs of John Gollings, which show landmarks referred to in the legends. Click here to Order

AUD$200

126813
MAYNARD, JOHN; Editor.: Awabakal Word Finder and Dreaming Stories Companion.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 64; dictionary Awabakal to English, Dictionary English to Awabakal, geographical place names, Awabakal dreaming stories, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, inscribed and signed by the editor on title page, very good copy.
Southport, Qld.; Keeaira Press; 2004.
A valuable Aboriginal language resource for the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Hunter River region of New South Wales Click here to Order

AUD$40

126935
MIRRITJI, JACK.: My People's Life. An Aboriginal's Story.
Third Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 72; 1 f/p. map, 1 b/w. illustration, 6 illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, red tape on spine, very good copy.
Milingimbi Literature Centre with the assistance of the Aboriginal Arts Board; 1983. Click here to Order

AUD$26

126879
MORGAN, EILEEN.: The Calling of the Spirits.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xx, 171; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and drawings, family trees, glossary, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Canberra, ACT; Aboriginal Studies Press; 1994. Click here to Order

AUD$40

126844
MORGAN, JOHN.: The Life and Adventures of William Buckley. Thirty-two years a wanderer amongst the Aborigines of the then unexplored country around Port Phillip now the Province of Victoria. Edited with an introduction and notes by C. E. Sayers with sketches by John Helder Wedge.
New Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxiv, last blank, 116; portrait frontispiece, 2 pages of illustrations (5 illusttations), bound in original maroon cloth, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; Heinemann; 1967. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126800
NICHOLSON, JOHN.: Kimberley Warrior: The Story of Jandamarra.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 96; endpaper advertisements, 4 page of photographs some in colour, text with numerous b/w. line drawings, several maps, key events, key people, further reading, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
St. Leonards, NSW; A Little Ark Book/Allen & Unwin; 1997. Click here to Order

AUD$45

127121
AN OFFICER.: An Authentic Journal of the Expedition under Commodore Phillips to Botany Bay with an Account of the Settlement Made at Port Jackson and a Description of the Inhabitants, &c. With Copy of a Letter from Captain Tench of the Marines; and a lift of the Civil and Military Establishment. To which is added An Historical narrative of the Discovery of New Holland, or, New South Wales. By an Officer.
Facsimile Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 54; frontispiece folding chart of New Holland and Botany Bay, with the adjacent Countries, and new-discovered islands, bound in full leather, raised bands, gilt leather title piece on spine, gilt stamped decoration of ship on front and rear boards, hand bound by the Dove bindery, Melbourne, fine copy.
Melbourne; Marsh Walsh Publishing; 1975.
This edition limited to 350 numbered copies. Click here to Order

AUD$80

126821
OSBORNE, ELIZABETH.: Throwing off the Cloak: Reclaiming Self-Reliance in Torres Strait.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xviii, 188; 16 pages of b/w. photographs, 2 pages of maps, references, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Aboriginal Studies Press; 2009. Click here to Order

AUD$45

126787
PAGE, GEOFF; Pomes; POOARAAR; Illustrations.: The Great Forgetting. Poems by Geoff Page. Illustrations by Pooaraar.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 160; 45 full page b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra; Aboriginal Studies Press/National Museum of Australia; 1996. Click here to Order

AUD$50

126848
PYKE, W.T.: Thirty Years Among The Blacks Of Australia. The Life and Adventures of William Buckley, The Runaway Convict.
Med. 8vo; pp. 124, 3; numerous b/w illustrations, detailed index, bound in original printed wrappers, wrappers foxed and worn, good copy.
Sydney; E. W. Cole; n.d. (c-1910). Click here to Order

AUD$100

126812
READ, PETER.: Charles Perkins: A Biography.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xviii, 352; 16 pages of b/w. photographic illustrations, 1 text illustration, notes, bibliography, sources, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, previous owner's name on front endpaper, very good copy.
Ringwood, Vic.; Viking/Penguin Books Australia ltd.; 1990. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126878
REYNOLDS, HENRY.: Frontier. Aborigines, Settlers and Land.
Demy 8vo; pp. x, 234; notes, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, fine copy.
Sydney; Allen & Unwin; 1987. Click here to Order

AUD$35

126936
REYNOLDS, SENATOR MARGARET.: On The Occasion of National Sorry Day 26 May 1998: A Collection of Personal Letters and Extracts from Parliamentary Debates Presented to the Indigenous Peoples of Australia.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. iv, 93; bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra; Senate Printing Unit; 1998. Click here to Order

AUD$45

127062
RICKETTS, WILLIAM.: Australiandia Land of the Holy Spirit.
Reprint; Lge. 4to; pp. 38; colour illustrations, b/w illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, wrapper with minor crease on back wrapper otherwise a very good copy. Together with the loosely inserted pamphlet "Inscriptions from within the William Rickett's Sanctuary".
Knoxfield, Vic.; Highway Press; 1994. Click here to Order

AUD$26

126922
ROBINSON, FERGUS; YORK, BARRY.: The Black Resistance. An introduction to the history of the Aborigine's struggle against British Colonialism.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (xx), 137; 8 maps, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Camberwell, Vic; Widescope; 1977.
The Authors chronicle the often-overlooked history of Aboriginal resistance to colonization in Australia. The book sheds light on the resilience and determination of Indigenous communities as they fought against the violent incursions of British settlers. Through detailed accounts of uprisings, guerrilla warfare, and cultural survival, Robinson and York highlight the struggles for land, rights, and identity. Click here to Order

AUD$100

126921
ROSE, DEBORAH BIRD.: Hidden Histories: Black Stories from Victoria River Downs, Humbert River and Wave Hill Stations.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xxiv, 268; text illustrated with 24 maps, 3 figures, 65 b/w. photographic plates, errata slip laid down at end of contents page, notes, further reading, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Aboriginal Studies Press; 1991.
Through in-depth research and oral histories, Rose uncovers stories of dispossession, survival, and resilience. The book emphasizes the complex relationships between Indigenous communities and the land, as well as the devastating impacts of colonization. Click here to Order

AUD$60

127045
ROWLEY, C. D.: A Matter Of Justice.
Second Impression; Demy 8vo; pp. (viii), 249; index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Canberra; Australia National University Press; 1981. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126801
SHARP, IAN G; TATZ, COLIN M.: Aborigines In The Economy: Employment, Wages and Training.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xviii, 382; endpaper maps, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket chipped on edges, good copy.
Brisbane; Jacaranda Press; 1966. Click here to Order

AUD$26

126899
SMITH, KEITH VINCENT.: Bennelong. The Coming in of the Eora Sydney Cove 1788-1792.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. text with several b/w. illustrations, 1 map, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Roseville, NSW; Kangaroo Press; 2001. Click here to Order

AUD$50

126814
STEVENS, FRANK.: The Politics of Prejudice.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxvi, 182; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, references, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Sydney; Alternative Publishing Co-Operative Limited; 1980. Click here to Order

AUD$26

126923
STOCKTON, EUGENE.: The Aboriginal Gift: Spirituality for a Nation.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. vi, 208; bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Alexandria, NSW; Millennium Books; 1995.
A compelling exploration of Indigenous spirituality and its relevance to contemporary Australian society. Stockton argues that the rich spiritual traditions of Aboriginal peoples offer valuable insights into connection, community, and stewardship of the land. Through thoughtful reflections and engaging narratives, he encourages readers to embrace these teachings to foster reconciliation and understanding. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127034
TATZ, COLIN.: Aborigines & Uranium and other Essays.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. viii, 190; text with several maps and tables, notes, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Richmond, Vic.; Heinemann Educational Australia; 1982. Click here to Order

AUD$30

126809
TAYLOR, REBE.: Unearthed: The Aboriginal Tasmanians of Kangaroo Island.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. [x], 385, (5); text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, 2 pages of maps, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, good copy.
Kent Town, SA; Wakefield Press; 2022. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127124
THOMSON, DONALD F.: Bindibu Country.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 172; frontispiece map, 8 pages of colour plates (17 illustrations), 16 pages of b/w. plates (36 illustrations), 2 full-paged maps, appendices, notes, references, glossary of Aboriginal words, index, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in white on spine and front board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; Nelson; 1975.
Donald Thompson's expeditions and study of the Bindibu people, the last of the Aborigines living a traditional life in the desert. Their life austere their material culture simple; they wear no clothes, sleep naked in the intense cold of the desert night, and rear some of the fattest babies in the world. Thompson studied their social organisation, accompanied them on food-gathering expeditions, recorded their songs, photographed and observed their activities. With William Hosmer he collected an enormous number of zoological and botanical specimens. Click here to Order

AUD$60

126865
WARLUKURLANGU ARTISTS GROUP.: Kuruwarri: Yuendumu Doors.
Reprint; Cr. 4to; pp. vi, 143; text with numerous full page, coloured plates, numerous b/w. illustrations in text, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Aboriginal Studies Press; 1992. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127123
WORMS, ERNEST A; PETRI, HELMUT.: Australian Aboriginal Religions (Nelen Yubu Missiological Series No. 5).
Second Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 246, (6); endpaper maps, bound in original stiff printed wrappers, very good copy.
Leura, NSW; Nelen Yuba Missiological Unit; (1988). Click here to Order

AUD$50