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Raparapa : stories of the Fitzroy River drovers /
Nine Kimberley Aboriginal stockmen tell their stories - and each one reflects the hard slog of their lives, particularly the tough and often abusive living and working conditions. These men worked seven days a week, all-year-round for payment of tobacco, flour, tea, blankets and, sometimes, clothing...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Broome, Western Australia :
Magabala Books,
2011.
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| Edición: | New edition. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Nine Kimberley Aboriginal stockmen tell their stories - and each one reflects the hard slog of their lives, particularly the tough and often abusive living and working conditions. These men worked seven days a week, all-year-round for payment of tobacco, flour, tea, blankets and, sometimes, clothing. Held in high esteem, the four men who remain are Senior Elders, cultural advisors and lawmen who contribute to the welfare of their people and communities. The men in Raparapa are resourceful, resilient, flexible, strong and intelligent. They worked hard to better the lives of future generations o. |
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| Notas: | Includes index. Previously published: 1988. Stories from the Fitzroy River drovers Barney Barnes, Jimmy Bird, Peter Clancy, Lochy Green, Eric Lawford, Jock Shandley, Harry Watson, Ivan Watson and John Watson. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (288 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| ISBN: | 9781922142412 1922142417 |