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The Aborigines of Victoria, Vol. 2: With Notes Relating to the Habits of the Natives of Other Parts of Australia and Tasmania (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. Brough Smyth

 
9780260368461: The Aborigines of Victoria, Vol. 2: With Notes Relating to the Habits of the Natives of Other Parts of Australia and Tasmania (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the languages, names, and daily life of Victoria's Indigenous communities.

This annotated nonfiction volume collects vocabulary, native names for places, and notes on dialects, customs, and social life as observed in nineteenth‑century study. It presents linguistic insights, place names, and sundry ethnographic details drawn from field notes and companion resources.

  • Vocabulary lists and spelling notes for Aboriginal dialects of Victoria and nearby regions
  • Native names for hills, rivers, and local landmarks, with examples of pronunciation
  • Observations on language structure, word origins, and cross‑tribal variation
  • Supplementary sections with place names, personal names, and cultural context

Ideal for readers of ethnography, Australian history, and linguistic or cultural studies.

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