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Discover the gripping tale of conflict and resistance in "Gudyarra," a groundbreaking historical account by award-winning author Stephen Gapps. Set in May 1824, this compelling narrative explores the all-out war (gudyarra) between the Wiradyuri people and European colonists in the Bathurst region of New South Wales. As tensions escalated and relations broke down, Gapps sheds light on the fierce resistance led by formidable leaders like Windradyne, Blucher, and Jingler.
"Gudyarra" not only recounts the upheaval but also dives into the brutal counterattacks and tragic massacres faced by the Wiradyuri, offering vital insights into this often-overlooked chapter of Australian history. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those passionate about Indigenous narratives, this book challenges readers to understand the ongoing impact of colonization.
With profound quotes from prominent figures such as Stan Grant and Uncle Bill Allen Junior, the book eloquently illustrates the struggle for possession of land and identity, marking a pivotal moment in Australia’s journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236711
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Order now and immerse yourself in this essential addition to your collection of Australian history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781742236711
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
â€In May 1824, what can only be described as a period of all-out, total gudyarra (â€war’ in the Wiradyuri language) had begun west of the Blue Mountains. Relations between Wiradyuri people and the colonists in the country around Bathurst had completely broken down, and the number of raids and killings occurring across isolated stock stations in the district had intensified.’
In Gudyarra, Stephen Gapps – award-winning author of The Sydney Wars – unearths what led to this furious and bloody war, beginning with the occupation of Wiradyuri lands by Europeans following Governor Macquarie’s push to expand the colony west over the Blue Mountains to generate wealth from sheep and cattle.
Gudyarra traces the co-ordinated resistance warfare by the Wiradyuri under the leadership of Windradyne, and others such as Blucher and Jingler, that occurred in a vast area across the central west of New South Wales. Detailing the drastic counterattacks by the colonists and the punitive expeditions led by armed parties of colonists and convicts that often ended in massacres of Wiradyuri women and children, Gapps provides an important new historical account of the fierce Wiradyuri resistance.
â€This isn’t just a war for Wiradjuri country, this is a war for Australia: the country we are still to be. Our nation begins here.’ — Stan Grant
â€The untold story of the Wiradyuri War of resistance against a World Empire’ — Uncle Bill Allen Junior, Wiradyuri Elder
â€In Gudyarra, Stephen Gapps plots in meticulous detail the brutal war between the British and the Wiradyuri for possession of the Western Plain
"Gudyarra" not only recounts the upheaval but also dives into the brutal counterattacks and tragic massacres faced by the Wiradyuri, offering vital insights into this often-overlooked chapter of Australian history. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those passionate about Indigenous narratives, this book challenges readers to understand the ongoing impact of colonization.
With profound quotes from prominent figures such as Stan Grant and Uncle Bill Allen Junior, the book eloquently illustrates the struggle for possession of land and identity, marking a pivotal moment in Australia’s journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236711
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Order now and immerse yourself in this essential addition to your collection of Australian history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781742236711
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
â€In May 1824, what can only be described as a period of all-out, total gudyarra (â€war’ in the Wiradyuri language) had begun west of the Blue Mountains. Relations between Wiradyuri people and the colonists in the country around Bathurst had completely broken down, and the number of raids and killings occurring across isolated stock stations in the district had intensified.’
In Gudyarra, Stephen Gapps – award-winning author of The Sydney Wars – unearths what led to this furious and bloody war, beginning with the occupation of Wiradyuri lands by Europeans following Governor Macquarie’s push to expand the colony west over the Blue Mountains to generate wealth from sheep and cattle.
Gudyarra traces the co-ordinated resistance warfare by the Wiradyuri under the leadership of Windradyne, and others such as Blucher and Jingler, that occurred in a vast area across the central west of New South Wales. Detailing the drastic counterattacks by the colonists and the punitive expeditions led by armed parties of colonists and convicts that often ended in massacres of Wiradyuri women and children, Gapps provides an important new historical account of the fierce Wiradyuri resistance.
â€This isn’t just a war for Wiradjuri country, this is a war for Australia: the country we are still to be. Our nation begins here.’ — Stan Grant
â€The untold story of the Wiradyuri War of resistance against a World Empire’ — Uncle Bill Allen Junior, Wiradyuri Elder
â€In Gudyarra, Stephen Gapps plots in meticulous detail the brutal war between the British and the Wiradyuri for possession of the Western Plain