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Experience the rich tapestry of heritage with 'Debesa', a compelling narrative that unveils the profound journey of the Rodriguez family on Debesa Station in the stunning West Kimberley. Written by Cindy Solonec, this captivating book chronologically spans four generations since the 1880s, weaving a story of love, resilience, and cultural heritage. It captures the essence of life on a small sheep station, showcasing the family's strong ties to their land, culture, and each other amid vast pastoral properties. From the remarkable union of Cindy's grandparents – Frank Rodriguez, a Benedictine novice monk from Spain, and Katie Fraser, a novitiate from Beagle Bay Mission – this book shines a light on the interwoven legacies of Spanish, Nigena, and English ancestry. Ideal for readers interested in social history, indigenous narratives, and cultural identity, Debesa is not just a family biography; it's a heartfelt exploration of belonging and strength in adversity. Perfect for gift-giving or as a treasured addition to any collection of Australian historical literature, 'Debesa' is a must-have for those who appreciate stories rooted in authentic experiences and emotional depth. Don't miss the chance to enrich your reading journey with this unique account. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925936001. Year: 2021. Publisher: Magabala Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925936001
Year: 2021
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
'I listened to my family’s narratives and my ancestors began to emerge in an almost life-like way.' — Cindy Solonec
This extraordinary and heartfelt story chronicles the lives of the Rodriguez family of Debesa Station in the West Kimberley; their livelihood through difficult times, love of family, place and culture, and the challenges of day-to-day living on a small sheep station amid huge pastoral properties.
Spanning four generations from the 1880s when the author’s maternal great-grandfather, Indian deckhand, Jimmy Casim, met and lived with Nigena woman, Lucy Muninga on Yeeda Station near Derby, Debesa centres on the unlikely partnership of Cindy’s parents: Frank Rodriguez, once a Benedictine novice monk from Spain, and Katie Fraser, who had been a novitiate in a very different sort of abbey – a convent for â€black’ women at Beagle Bay Mission, 130 kilometres north of Broome.
Together, Frank and Katie Rodriguez established Debesa, where Cindy and her three siblings grew up with the rich cultural heritage of their Spanish, Nigena and English ancestors.
Debesa is a sweeping social history of one family’s struggles and triumphs set against the backdrop of the beauty of the West Kimberley.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925936001
Year: 2021
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
'I listened to my family’s narratives and my ancestors began to emerge in an almost life-like way.' — Cindy Solonec
This extraordinary and heartfelt story chronicles the lives of the Rodriguez family of Debesa Station in the West Kimberley; their livelihood through difficult times, love of family, place and culture, and the challenges of day-to-day living on a small sheep station amid huge pastoral properties.
Spanning four generations from the 1880s when the author’s maternal great-grandfather, Indian deckhand, Jimmy Casim, met and lived with Nigena woman, Lucy Muninga on Yeeda Station near Derby, Debesa centres on the unlikely partnership of Cindy’s parents: Frank Rodriguez, once a Benedictine novice monk from Spain, and Katie Fraser, who had been a novitiate in a very different sort of abbey – a convent for â€black’ women at Beagle Bay Mission, 130 kilometres north of Broome.
Together, Frank and Katie Rodriguez established Debesa, where Cindy and her three siblings grew up with the rich cultural heritage of their Spanish, Nigena and English ancestors.
Debesa is a sweeping social history of one family’s struggles and triumphs set against the backdrop of the beauty of the West Kimberley.