Coppin peter (16 résultats)

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Soft Cover. Etat : Fine. First Edition. ix, 198pp, endnotes, nyamal orthography, bw & col ills. Pictorial card. Near new. Virtual slaves in their own land, the Nyamal and other peoples of the Pilbara worked long hard hours for meagre rations, were not paid, could not leave and were subject to the abuse and exploitation of the white pastoralists, government agents and legislators. But Coppin, and a few other strong thoughtful leaders like him dreamed of a life here they were treated equitably. 20 years before the famous Gurindji strike at Wave Hill, Coppin and hundreds of other Aboriginal people from the pilbara led the first strike of Aboriginal workers in 1946. Enduring great hardship, physical danger, violence and threats they stood firm, and their bravery and determination finally forced changes that helped initiate the restoration and recognition of the basic human rights of their people. Size: 8vo.…

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition. ix+198pp., Pictorial full colour photographic covers with faint crease to top corner of front panel and bottom corner of rear panel, neat previous ownership inscription to title-page, intro. by Jolly Read, map- full page, col. & b/w plts. & text, Nyamal orthography, endnotes. In this powerful and moving oral history, Nyamal lawman Peter Coppin, or Kangkushot, remembers a life of danger, drama and hardship, but also one that was significant in the movement towards social justice and social awareness for Australian society as a whole. With friend Jolly Read, Coppin also records the integral and loving relationship between the Nyamal and their country, the source of their spiritual emotional strength, their Dreaming and their Law. Size: Large Octavo. Book.…

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 2nd revised edition. 152 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Softcover. Etat : Near Fine. WEST AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL -First Edition.In this powerful and moving oral history, Nyamal lawman Peter Coppin, or Kangkushot, remembers a life of danger, drama and hardship, but also one that was significant in the movement towards social justice and social awareness for Australian society as a whole. With friend Jolly Read, Coppin also records the integral and loving relationship between the Nyamal and their country, the source of their spiritual emotional strength, their Dreaming and their Law. ix, 198 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm. #130626 (prev ownership name) First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject: Land rights - Mining industry Race relations Politics and Government - Political action - Activism Government policy - State and territory - Western Australia Community organisations - Civil rights and citizenship Enterprises - Pastoral industry History - Biographies - Indigenous Economic sectors - Agriculture and horticulture - Pastoral industry Community organisations - Social welfare Occupations - Pastoral industry workers Mining industry - Manganese Mining industry - Tin Culture - Relationship to land Enterprises - Mining Nyamal people (A58) (WA SF51-05) Pilbara area (WA SF50, SF51, SG50) Subject: Coppin, Peter Nyamal (Australian people) -- Biography Aboriginal Australians -- Western 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.…

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Paperback, 17x24cm, 198pp. Very good condition. Light wear. Gift message penned at half title. ISBN: 978085575341. Pictures available on request.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers New book large octavo 198pp., col. & b/w pls., maps.

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Etat : New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnAn updated edition of an epic and remarkable story. In this powerful memoir, Peter Coppin&aposs story emerges told in fragments, moments of time and memories. A senior Nyamal lawman, Coppin was born in Yarrie country in Western .…