The Aborigines Of Australia (1888) - Couverture souple

Flanagan, Roderick J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1165772744 ISBN 13 : 9781165772742

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Aborigines of Australia is a book written by Roderick J. Flanagan and originally published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the indigenous people of Australia, their way of life, customs, beliefs, and traditions. The author draws on his personal experiences and observations during his travels across Australia to paint a vivid picture of the Aborigines and their culture.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Aborigines' lives. The first chapter provides an overview of the Aborigines' physical appearance, language, and distribution across the continent. The subsequent chapters delve into their social organization, marriage customs, food, clothing, and religious beliefs.Flanagan also discusses the impact of European colonization on the Aborigines and their way of life. He describes the conflicts that arose between the Aborigines and the European settlers, as well as the devastating effects of diseases brought by the Europeans. He also examines the efforts made by the government to assimilate the Aborigines into European society and the resulting loss of their cultural identity.Overall, The Aborigines of Australia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the indigenous people of Australia. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of the Aborigines' way of life before and after European colonization, and sheds light on the challenges they faced in preserving their culture and identity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1165772744
• ISBN 13: 9781165772742
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 178
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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