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This book delves into the lives and culture of the Tasmanian Aborigines, a people tragically extinguished by the arrival of Europeans in the late 18th century. The author meticulously examines a wealth of historical accounts and observations from explorers, settlers, and missionaries, painting a vivid picture of the physical characteristics, beliefs, social structures, and daily routines of this unique culture. The book explores how the Tasmanians, isolated for centuries, developed a fascinating and distinct way of life, from their unique tool-making techniques to their intricate hunting and fishing practices. The author probes the tragic consequences of contact between the Tasmanians and Europeans, highlighting the brutality and misunderstanding that ultimately led to the demise of the Aboriginal population. The book offers a somber yet compelling narrative, providing invaluable insights into the complex relationship between colonization, culture, and the human cost of progress.
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Comprehensive, detailed, and fascinating, Henry Ling Roth's The Aborigines of Tasmania charts the life and culture of Aboriginal Tasmanians. Roth's study compiles primary records and observations of this 'lost race', including 'vocabularies' and dialects. It provides rich documentation of original research that remains relevant a century later.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives and culture of the Tasmanian Aborigines, a people tragically extinguished by the arrival of Europeans in the late 18th century. The author meticulously examines a wealth of historical accounts and observations from explorers, settlers, and missionaries, painting a vivid picture of the physical characteristics, beliefs, social structures, and daily routines of this unique culture. The book explores how the Tasmanians, isolated for centuries, developed a fascinating and distinct way of life, from their unique tool-making techniques to their intricate hunting and fishing practices. The author probes the tragic consequences of contact between the Tasmanians and Europeans, highlighting the brutality and misunderstanding that ultimately led to the demise of the Aboriginal population. The book offers a somber yet compelling narrative, providing invaluable insights into the complex relationship between colonization, culture, and the human cost of progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331992400_0
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