{"title":"Robert Andrew James","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Robert Andrew James, an author whose works delve deep into the rich tapestry of history and culture. With a keen eye for detail and an engaging narrative style, James offers readers a glimpse into the fascinating lives and stories of Australia's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis notable work, \u003cem\u003eGugu Badhun People of the Valley of Lagoons\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the intricate history and cultural heritage of the Gugu Badhun people. This book provides an insightful look at their enduring legacy and the significant role they have played in shaping the landscape and history of the Valley of Lagoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Andrew James's storytelling is both educational and thought-provoking, making his books an essential addition for anyone interested in history and military affairs. His ability to weave together historical facts with compelling narratives ensures readers are not only informed but also deeply engaged with the content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the extraordinary stories that bring Australia's history to life, and enrich your understanding of the past with the works of Robert Andrew James.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gugu-badhun-people-of-the-valley-of-lagoons-by-russell-mcgregor-9781922102645","title":"Gugu Badhun People of the Valley of Lagoons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridging historical scholarship and Aboriginal oral tradition, this innovative book tells the story of the Gugu Badhun people of the Valley of Lagoons in North Queensland. It provides new insights into Aboriginal-European interactions, and new understandings of how Aboriginal people sustained their identities and exercised agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt lays bare violence and oppression, but also recognises the inter-racial cooperation and friendships which were equally part of Gugu Badhun experience. It tells of a people whose options were limited by state power and public racism but who remained proud and undaunted, making their own decisions for their collective and individual benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the story is told in the words of Gugu Badhun people themselves. Interviews are interspersed with commentary and analysis by the four authors, one of whom, Yvonne Cadet-James, is herself a Gugu Badhun elder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collaborative approach has produced a timely book for an Australia in which notions of Indigenous autonomy and self-determination are being re-imagined and re-configured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGugu Badhun People of the Valley of Lagoons\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound exploration of history, resilience, and identity, offering a vital perspective on Australia's cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000629706988,"sku":"9781922102645","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e7557f4509262cb8cc7d3ce78e6d2e16.jpg?v=1763323865"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-andrew-james.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}