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Book Synopsis Nomads of the Australian Desert by : Charles Pearcy Mountford
Download or read book Nomads of the Australian Desert written by Charles Pearcy Mountford and published by Adelaide : Rigby. This book was released on 1976 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Last of the Nomads by : W J Peaseley
Download or read book Last of the Nomads written by W J Peaseley and published by Fremantle Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Peasley's description of the events … is informative, compassionate, exciting and at times deeply moving.' —Don Grant, Australian Book Review ‘The intriguing story of [the rescue of an elderly couple believed to be the last Australian nomads] and how they survived alone for the previous 30 years or so in the unrelenting western Gibson Desert region of WA, is fascinating reading.' — Chris Walters, The West Australian ‘This is a most remarkable book about the recovery during the 1977 drought of an ailing Aboriginal nomadic couple, living in desert regions of Western Australia.' — The National Times Warri and Yatungka were believed to be the last of the Mandildjara tribe of desert nomads to live permanently in the traditional way. Their deaths in the late 1970s marked the end of a tribal lifestyle that stretched back more than 30,000 years. The Last of the Nomads tells of an extraordinary journey in search of Warri and Yatungka.
Download or read book Desert Places written by Robyn Davidson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Tracks: A travel writer’s memoir of her year with the nomadic Rabari tribe on the border between Pakistan and India. India’s Thar Desert has been the home of the Rabari herders for thousands of years. In 1990, Australian Robyn Davidson, “as natural a travel writer as she is an adventurer,” spent a year with the Rabari, whose livelihood is increasingly endangered by India’s rapid development (The New Yorker). Enduring the daily hardships of life in the desert while immersed in the austere beauty of the arid landscape, Davidson subsisted on a diet of goat milk, roti, and parasite-infested water. She collided with India’s rigid caste system and cultural idiosyncrasies, confronted extreme sleep deprivation, and fought feelings of alienation amid the nation’s isolated rural peoples—finding both intense suffering and a renewed sense of beauty and belonging among the Rabari family. Rich with detail and honest in its depictions of cultural differences, Desert Places is an unforgettable story of fortitude in the face of struggle and an ode to the rapidly disappearing way of life of the herders of northwestern India. “Davidson will both disturb and exhilarate readers with the acuity of her observations, the sting of her wit, and the candor of her emotions” (Booklist).
Download or read book Wild at Heart written by Miriam Lancewood and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miriam Lancewood's first book Woman in the Wilderness told how she and her husband, Peter, lived for six years in the wilderness of New Zealand, hunting and gathering, and roaming the mountains like nomads. A year later they left New Zealand to explore other wild places. They walked 2000 km through the forests of Europe and along the coast of Turkey, mostly camping under trees and cooking by fire. They lived on the edge, embracing insecurity, and found the unexpected. Sometimes it was pure bliss, sometimes it was terrifying. But when Miriam and Peter moved on to the Australian desert, they met with disaster. Wild at Heart tells that story. It's about life and death, courage and the power of love.
Book Synopsis Who Owns Native Culture? by : Michael F. Brown
Download or read book Who Owns Native Culture? written by Michael F. Brown and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Documents the efforts of indigenous peoples to redefine heritage as a protected resource. Michael Brown takes readers into settings where native peoples defend what they consider to be their cultural property ... By focusing on the complexity of actual cases, Brown casts light on indigenous grievances in diverse fields ... He finds both genuine injustice and, among advocates for native peoples, a troubling tendency to mimic the privatizing logic of major corporations"--Jacket.
Download or read book Nomads written by Donna Bailey and published by Austin, Tex. : Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 1990 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how various groups, such as the Inuit, Bedouin, and Tuareg, move around from place to place with their families and animals.
Book Synopsis Law and Anthropology by : René Kuppe
Download or read book Law and Anthropology written by René Kuppe and published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. This book was released on 2001-04-25 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazon.
Book Synopsis Born in the Desert by : Marion Hercock
Download or read book Born in the Desert written by Marion Hercock and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dadina Georgina Brown was born in the Little Sandy Desert, outside the bounds of her society. Like her famous kinsman, Warri, and his wife Yatungka, she is one of the last people to have lived the traditional nomad life of the Mandildjara.Her parents relocated to Wiluna when Dadina was seven years old. An artist and teacher of bushcraft, she now shares her desert knowledge and stories of her extraordinary life.
Book Synopsis The Dreamtime by : Charles P Mountford
Download or read book The Dreamtime written by Charles P Mountford and published by ETT Imprint. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dreamtime is one of the greatest Australian publishing successes. The first edition was published in 1965, and fifteen impressions were issued to meet the constant demand. This is the first electronic edition. The original concept of the paintings was developed by an association between Ainslie Roberts and Charles Mountford. Mr Roberts had made extensive painting tours through remote outback regions, and Mr Mountford, of course, is well known for his anthropological work among the Aboriginal peoples. including Nomads of the Australian Desert. Other books in the series include Dreamtime Heritage, Shadows in the Mist, The First Sunrise and The Dawn of Time.
Book Synopsis A History of Cooks and Cooking by : Michael Symons
Download or read book A History of Cooks and Cooking written by Michael Symons and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never has there been so little need to cook. Yet Michael Symons maintains that to be truly human we need to become better cooks: practical and generous sharers of food.Fueled by James Boswell's definition of humans as cooking animals (for "no beast can cook"), Symons sets out to explore the civilizing role of cooks in history. His wanderings take us to the clay ovens of the prehistoric eastern Mediterranean and the bronze cauldrons of ancient China, to fabulous banquets in the temples and courts of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Persia, to medieval English cookshops and southeast Asian street markets, to palace kitchens, diners, and to modern fast-food eateries.Symons samples conceptions and perceptions of cooks and cooking, from Plato and Descartes to Marx and Virginia Woolf, asking why cooks, despite their vital and central role in sustaining life, have remained in the shadows, unheralded, unregarded, and underappreciated. "People think of meals as occasions where you share food," he notes. "They rarely think of cooks as sharers of food."Considering such notions as the physical and political consequences of sauce, connections between food and love, and cooking as a regulator of clock and calendar, Symons provides a spirited and diverting defense of a cook-centered view of the world.Michael Symons is the author of One Continuous Picnic: A History of Eating in Australia and The Shared Table.
Book Synopsis Seeking the Centre by : Roslynn Doris Haynes
Download or read book Seeking the Centre written by Roslynn Doris Haynes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The desert has a hypnotic presence in Australian culture, simultaneously alluring and repellent. The 'Centre' is distant and unknown to most Australians, yet has become a symbol of the country. This exciting book, highly illustrated in full colour, reveals the singular impact that the desert, both geographical and metaphorical, has had on Australian culture. At the heart of the book is the profound relationship that Aboriginal Australians have with the desert, and the complex ways in which they have been seen by white people in this context.
Download or read book Wild at Heart written by Miriam Lancewood and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gripping sequel to the international bestseller Woman in the Wilderness, Miriam Lancewood's story of the quest for a simple life, unfettered by society's norms. Miriam Lancewood's first book Woman in the Wilderness told her story of living for seven years in the wilderness of New Zealand with her husband, hunting and gathering, and roaming the mountains like nomads. Miriam and Peter left New Zealand to explore other wild places. They walked 2000 km through the forests of Europe and along the coast of Turkey, mostly camping under trees and cooking by fire. They lived on the edge, embracing insecurity, and found the unexpected: sometimes it was pure bliss, sometimes it was terrifying. But when they moved on to the Australian desert, they met with disaster. This gripping story is about life and death, courage and the power of love.
Book Synopsis The secret of the Australian desert by : Ernest Favenc
Download or read book The secret of the Australian desert written by Ernest Favenc and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the Mystery of the Australian Desert with 'The Secret of the Australian Desert' by Ernest Favenc Prepare to embark on an extraordinary expedition into the heart of the Australian Outback with Ernest Favenc's captivating novel, 'The Secret of the Australian Desert.' In this enthralling tale, readers are transported to the rugged and unforgiving landscape of the desert, where secrets lie buried beneath the scorching sands, waiting to be uncovered. Experience the Thrill of Discovery and Adventure In 'The Secret of the Australian Desert,' Favenc weaves a gripping narrative that blends elements of mystery, adventure, and exploration. As the characters traverse the vast expanse of the desert, they encounter ancient ruins, hidden oases, and enigmatic symbols that hint at a long-forgotten civilization. Favenc's evocative prose and vivid descriptions bring the stark beauty and harsh realities of the Australian desert to life, immersing readers in a world of danger and intrigue. From treacherous sandstorms to encounters with indigenous peoples, every twist and turn of the journey holds the promise of discovery and danger. Discover the Mysteries Hidden Beneath the Sands 'The Secret of the Australian Desert' is more than just an adventure story; it is a thrilling exploration of the human spirit and the quest for knowledge and understanding. As the characters unravel the secrets of the desert, they grapple with questions of identity, belonging, and the nature of truth. With its richly drawn characters, immersive setting, and captivating plot, 'The Secret of the Australian Desert' offers readers a glimpse into a world of wonder and mystery. Whether you're a fan of adventure fiction, historical mysteries, or simply love a good story, Favenc's novel is sure to captivate and enthrall. Why 'The Secret of the Australian Desert' Is a Must-Read: Exciting Adventure: Join the characters on a thrilling journey through the Australian desert, where danger and discovery await at every turn. Intriguing Mystery: Unravel the secrets hidden beneath the sands as the characters uncover clues to an ancient civilization lost to time. Richly Detailed Setting: Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and harsh realities of the Australian Outback, brought to life through Favenc's vivid descriptions and evocative prose. Perfect Gift: Share the gift of adventure and discovery with friends and family by gifting them a copy of 'The Secret of the Australian Desert.' It's the perfect choice for anyone with a thirst for exploration and a love of great storytelling. Don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets of the Australian desert with Ernest Favenc's captivating novel. Grab your copy today and prepare to be swept away on an unforgettable journey of discovery and adventure.
Book Synopsis The Archaeology of Australia's Deserts by : Mike Smith
Download or read book The Archaeology of Australia's Deserts written by Mike Smith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts, one of the world's major habitats and the largest block of drylands in the southern hemisphere. Over the last few decades, a wealth of new environmental and archaeological data about this fascinating region has become available. Drawing on a wide range of sources, The Archaeology of Australia's Deserts explores the late Pleistocene settlement of Australia's deserts, the formation of distinctive desert societies, and the origins and development of the hunter-gatherer societies documented in the classic nineteenth-century ethnographies of Spencer and Gillen. Written by one of Australia's leading desert archaeologists, the book interweaves a lively history of research with archaeological data in a masterly survey of the field and a profoundly interdisciplinary study that forces archaeology into conversations with history and anthropology, economy and ecology, and geography and Earth sciences.
Book Synopsis The Secret of the Australian Desert (Classic Reprint) by : Ernest Favenc
Download or read book The Secret of the Australian Desert (Classic Reprint) written by Ernest Favenc and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Secret of the Australian Desert Although the interior of the continent of Australia is singularly deficient in the more picturesque elements of romance, it was, for nearly two-thirds of a century, a most attractive lure to men of adventurous char acter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Last of the Nomads by : W. J. Peasley
Download or read book The Last of the Nomads written by W. J. Peasley and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Last of the Nomads is the story of Warri and Yatungka, the last of the Mandildjara people to remain in their country - the Western Gibson Desert region of Western Australia. After many years of drought - the worst this century - the Mandildjara held grave fears for the safety of Warri and Yatungka. Their chances of survival under such adverse conditions and without the support of younger tribesmen and women were extremely remote. So, at the request of the Aboriginal elders and with the guidance of Mudjon, an old friend of Warri's, Dr Peasley and his companions set out in search of the elderly couple. Thus began an extraordinary journey, a journey into the past to locate a man and woman pursuing a nomadic existence, as their people had done since the dawn of human occupation of Australia. W J Peasley's account of the events of that journey, his description of the country and of the emotional meeting in the desert are fascinating, thoughtful and, at times, extremely moving. The Last of the Nomads also provides an informative account of earlier Aboriginal habitation and the significance of the country to Aboriginal identity. A brief history of Wiluna, the famous Canning Stock Route and early European exploration, and an appreciation of Aboriginal-European relations help make this an important and absorbing book.
Book Synopsis Millionaire Castaway by : Dave Glasheen
Download or read book Millionaire Castaway written by Dave Glasheen and published by Affirm Press. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dave Glasheen's life began spiralling out of control after he lost his family's vast fortune in the stock market crash of 1987. After a series of catastrophes, he needed to take drastic measures to restore himself. Opting out of the rat race, he cast himself away to a deserted island off the north-east tip of Australia, as far off the grid as was humanly possible. He has lived there ever since. One annual supermarket shop, a sketchy internet connection, and enough ingredients for a home brew satisfy Dave's material needs. He catches fish, traps rainwater and cooks on an open fire. For company he tames dingoes, meets with friends from the Aboriginal community 40 kilometres away, and entertains drop-ins such as Russell Crowe sailing past on his honeymoon. Then there's Dave's running feud with Boxhead, an antisocial saltwater crocodile who just won't leave him in peace. Between heartbreak and hair-raising adventures, Dave has found happiness on Restoration Island. Brimming with humour, eccentricity and hard-earned wisdom, The Millionaire Castaway will give you a whole new view on life.