Set in the early 1960s, this novel tells of an Aboriginal youth growing up on the outskirts of a country town and his relationship with society. First published in 1965, it was the first novel by an Aboriginal writer to be published in Australia. This edition contains an introduction by Stephen Muecke. Imprint, 1993. Reprint. A well used copy that is in good condition.

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Title: Wild Cat Falling
Publisher: ANGUS & ROBERTSON
Publication Date: 1993
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0207174466
ISBN 13: 9780207174469
Binding: Soft cover

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This was the first novel by a writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia and in 1965 marked a unique literary event.Wild Cat Falling is the story of an Australia Aboriginal youth who grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town. He falls into petty crime, goes to gaol and comes out to do battle once more with the society that put him there.Mudrooroo is active in Aboriginal cultural affairs and is a prolific writer.

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