First Footprints

Name: First Footprints
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781743314937
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The Epic Story of the First Australians

By Scott Cane

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First Footprints by Scott Cane explores the rich history and culture of Australia's first indigenous people over 50,000 years ago. The book delves into how these initial inhabitants adapted to their surroundings, developed complex societies, and shaped the continent long before European settlement. It's a fascinating dive into Australia's ancient past through archaeological insights and historical narratives.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by early human history and the development of ancient civilisations. It explores the remarkable journey of the first Australians, delving into their culture, innovations, and survival in a challenging environment, offering a captivating blend of archaeology, anthropology, and history.

First Footprints

First Footprints tells the extraordinary story of the Aboriginal people of Australia. How they made their way out of Africa 60,000 years ago, and how they survived across this vast continent, from the harsh deserts of the inland to the glaciers of southern Tasmania. With photos from the ABC TV series of the same name.

First Footprints tells the largely unknown and wholly captivating story of Australia's remarkable heritage.

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Some 60,000 years ago, a small group of people landed on Australia's northern coast. They were the first oceanic mariners, and this great southern land was their new home. Gigantic mammals roamed the plains, and enormous crocodiles, giant snakes, and goannas nestled in the estuaries and savannahs.

First Footprints tells the epic story of Australia's Aboriginal people. It is a story of ancient life on the driest continent on earth through the greatest environmental changes experienced in human history: ice ages, extreme drought, and inundating seas. It is chronicled through astonishing archaeological discoveries, ancient oral histories, and the largest and oldest art galleries on earth.

Australia's first inhabitants were the first people to believe in an afterlife, cremate their dead, engrave representations of the human face, and depict human sound and emotion. They created new technologies, designed ornamentation, engaged in trade, and created the earliest documents of war. Ultimately, they developed a sustainable society based on shared religious tradition and far-reaching social networks across the length and breadth of Australia.

First Footprints tells the largely unknown and captivating story of Australia's remarkable heritage.

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First Footprints by Scott Cane is praised as an exciting and inspiring work, particularly resonating with those who have an interest in the intriguing history of Australia's landscapes and its ancient human narratives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743314937

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Edition: Main

Illustration: 24 pp colour photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 773g

Pages: 328

Collections

Australian & Pacific History Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Scott Cane

About the Author

Scott Cane is the author of Pila Nguru: The Spinifex People.