Nanbaree by Isobel - 1995

Isobel, 1995. Soft cover. Very Good. Softcover in VG-minus condition: previous owner's gift inscription inside the front cover, otherwise unmarked, ordinary light exterior wear, small crease on back panel. 168 pages, with color illustrations throughout. Australian history. [1.6 lbs]

Australia: Isobel, 1994 The cover has a little wear, with a light foxing and scuffs on the edges. The page edges are lightly foxed. 168 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.. Paperback. Very Good.

The Author, 1995. Softcover. Near Fine. AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINALpp. 168 Fine colour plates. #0918/051223/200424 168 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm. Signed by Author First Edition An account of a six-year-old aboriginal boy who became a key figure in the life of the early colony of New South Wales, Australia.Nanbaree was a 6 year old child when he watched the First Fleet sail into Sydney Harbour. When Surgeon White adopted him, he translated for Governor Philip and lived with Thomas Watling, the artist, who documented White's collection of animal and plant specimens. The British Museum of Natural History allowed the author of this children's book to reproduce works from this Watling Collection. Nanbaree, 18th cent. -- Juvenile literature. Watling, Thomas, 1762- Nanbaree, 18th cent. British Museum (Natural History) Aboriginal Australians -- Biography. Aborigines, Australian -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction. Youth, Australian Aboriginal -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Youth,… Read More

Isobel, 1994. Paperback. Good.