Warrior

Name: Warrior
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760110482
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A legendary leader's dramatic life and violent death on the colonial frontier

By Libby Connors

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Warrior by Libby Connors explores the life of an influential Aboriginal warrior from Queensland during the colonial era. Blending historical and military insights, the book details the Indigenous resistance against European settlers and the complex interactions between cultures. It's a compelling narrative of bravery and leadership amidst tumultuous times.
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This riveting historical account may appeal to you if you have an interest in the intricate dynamics of Indigenous resistance to colonisation in Australia. It provides an enlightening perspective on the role of Aboriginal warriors, blending political history with poignant narrative storytelling to bring a significant chapter of the past to life.

Warrior

The fascinating story of one of the great Aboriginal resistance fighters of the colonial frontier and a compelling portrait of life in early Brisbane.

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In the 1840s, white settlement in the north was under attack. European settlers were in awe of Aboriginal physical fitness and fighting prowess, and a series of deadly raids on homesteads made even the townspeople of Brisbane anxious.

Young warrior Dundalli was renowned for his size and strength, and his elders gave him the task of leading the resistance against the Europeans' ever-increasing incursions on their traditional lands. Their response was embedded in Aboriginal law, and Dundalli became one of their greatest lawmen. With his band of warriors, he had the settlers in thrall for twelve years, evading capture again and again, until he was finally arrested and publicly executed.

Warrior is the extraordinary story of one of Australia's little-known heroes, one of many Aboriginal men to die protecting their country. It is also a fresh and compelling portrait of life in the early days of white settlement in Brisbane and south east Queensland.

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Warrior by Libby Connors is celebrated for its deeply insightful portrayal of Aboriginal resistance in colonial Queensland. It challenges conventional narratives by spotlighting lesser-known conflicts and highlighting important historical figures. The book is described as an essential piece of literature reclaiming Australia's broader historical context.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760110482

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 280

Collections

Australian & Pacific History History & Military Libby Connors Non-Fiction

About the Author

Libby Connors is a senior lecturer in history at the University of Southern Queensland. She is author of Australia's Frontline and co-author of A History of the Australian Environment Movement.