Sydney's Aboriginal Past

Name: Sydney's Aboriginal Past
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781742231167
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Investigating the Archaeological and Historical Records

By Val Attenbrow

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Sydney's Aboriginal Past by Val Attenbrow delves into the long and rich history of Aboriginal people in the Sydney area, spanning thousands of years before European contact. The book uncovers archaeological discoveries and cultural insights, offering a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and spiritual lives of Sydney's Indigenous communities. As a foundational text, it provides an essential perspective on the region's indigenous heritage and its enduring impact.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the rich and complex history of Aboriginal Australians in the Sydney region. It delves into the traditional lands and cultures, offering insights into Indigenous heritage and archaeology, ideal for those interested in uncovering the layers of history where modern Sydney now thrives.

Sydney's Aboriginal Past

This second edition of Sydney's Aboriginal Past

Description

This edition of Sydney's Aboriginal Past draws on the latest historical, archaeological, geological, environmental and linguistic research, as well as oral evidence of present-day Aboriginal people, to reveal the diversity of Aboriginal life in the Sydney region before, during, and for the first 30 years of British settlement.

Val Attenbrow describes the different Aboriginal groups and how they lived; the resources available; the foods they ate and their means of obtaining them; their tools, weapons and equipment, and how they were made; where they camped; their shelters, clothing and personal adornment; their beliefs, ceremonial life and rituals; as well as their designs and images.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742231167

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 900g

Pages: 264

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Australian & Pacific History Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Val Attenbrow

About the Author

Val Attenbrow is a senior research scientist in the anthropology branch of the Australian Museum. She has focused her research on the Aboriginal archaeology of southeastern Australia, particularly the Port Jackson catchment area around Sydney Harbor.