{"title":"Sue McGinty","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Sue McGinty, an esteemed author known for her contributions to the History and Military genre. Her books provide a deep dive into the rich cultural tapestry of indigenous history, specifically focusing on the Gugu Badhun—a people with a profound connection to the Valley of Lagoons. Sue McGinty's writing not only tells their stories but also preserves their heritage for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eGugu Badhun: People of the Valley of Lagoons\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the Gugu Badhun people's history and their relationship with the land. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, McGinty paints a vivid picture of their customs, struggles, and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're keen on discovering more about indigenous histories or simply love well-researched historical accounts, Sue McGinty's collection is a must-explore. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives that honour the past while educating readers for the present and future.\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\/sue-mcginty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}