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np. nd. [c.1975].. 8vo; pp. 31; illustrated throughout; illustrated stiff stapled wrapper. . First edition.
WHEN THE WATTLES BLOOM AGAIN: The life and times of William Barak Last Chief of the Yarra Yarra Tribe (Signed Copy) by Wiencke, Shirley W - 2001
by Wiencke, Shirley W
WHEN THE WATTLES BLOOM AGAIN: The life and times of William Barak Last Chief of the Yarra Yarra Tribe (Signed Copy)
by Wiencke, Shirley W
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- Paperback
- Signed
East Kew, Victoria, Australia: Author (Shirley W. Wiencke), 2001. x, + 110pp., intext b/white halftone plates (archival sources), maps and facsimiles throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm, trivial bump on heel. Illustrated card wrapper lightly bumped only. Signed, 'With my best wishes', by the author, on title page, else textblock unmarked. This book is a thoroughly researched, absorbing story of William Barak (c. 1823-1903), the last chief and sole survivor of the Yarra Yarra or 'Woiwurrung' tribe . . . Contents include: Prelims., Acks., Part 1/ 12 chapters. Part 2/ 6 chapters. Conclusion. Legends - as told by Barak. Bibliography, Sources, Index. Book weight approx. 250g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Signed and Inscribed By Author. Third Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
- Bookseller Diversity Books, IOBA (AU)
- Format/Binding Paperback
- Book Condition Used - Very Good +
- Edition Third Impression
- Binding Paperback
- ISBN 10 0959054901
- ISBN 13 9780959054903
- Publisher Author (Shirley W. Wiencke)
- Place of Publication East Kew, Victoria, Australia
- Date Published 2001
- Keywords Biography, Aboriginal History, Australia, Aboriginal Chiefs (Victoria), Barak, William, (c. 1823-1903), Wiencke, Shirley, W., Signed Books
- Size 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall