Description
Discover the captivating story of the Gulf Country, Queensland, through Richard J. Martin’s insightful narrative in this BRAND NEW book, published in 2019 by Allen & Unwin. This 208-page work delves deep into the rich heritage of this remote region, showcasing its stunning rivers, expansive grassy plains, and enchanting mangrove-fringed coastline. This book is not just a historical account; it's a vivid portrayal of a land that embodies resilience and diverse cultural narratives. Since the 1860s, the Gulf Country has been a tapestry woven with the lives of Aboriginal peoples and settlers of Chinese, Japanese, and Afghan descent. Martin meticulously chronicles a century-and-a-half of exploration, colonization, and the thriving cattle and mining industries that shaped the region. He doesn’t shy away from discussing the brutal realities of violence and dispossession that the indigenous communities faced. Engaging with the local population through extensive interviews, he paints a colorful picture of a close-knit community fighting for survival while maintaining their rich cultural identity. If you're looking to explore profound themes of resilience, culture clash, and the complexities of life in northern Australia, this book is an invaluable addition to your collection. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those curious about Australia’s intricate past, 'The Gulf Country' is a must-read publication.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760631659
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 208
Description:
'There is something about the Gulf Country that seems to become part of you.'
With its great rivers, grassy plains and mangrove-fringed coastline, Queensland's remote Gulf Country is rich and fertile land. It has long been home to Aboriginal people and, since the 1860s, also to Europeans and to settlers with Chinese, Japanese and Afghan ancestry.
Richard J. Martin tells the story of a century-and-a-half of exploration and colonisation, the growth of cattle and mining industries, and the impact of Christian missionaries and Indigenous activism, through to the present day. He acknowledges the brutal realities of violence and dispossession, as well as the challenges of life on the land in northern Australia.
Drawing on extensive interviews with people across the Gulf Country, this is a lively and colourful account of tight-knit communities, relationships across cultures and resilience in the face of adversity.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760631659
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 208
Description:
'There is something about the Gulf Country that seems to become part of you.'
With its great rivers, grassy plains and mangrove-fringed coastline, Queensland's remote Gulf Country is rich and fertile land. It has long been home to Aboriginal people and, since the 1860s, also to Europeans and to settlers with Chinese, Japanese and Afghan ancestry.
Richard J. Martin tells the story of a century-and-a-half of exploration and colonisation, the growth of cattle and mining industries, and the impact of Christian missionaries and Indigenous activism, through to the present day. He acknowledges the brutal realities of violence and dispossession, as well as the challenges of life on the land in northern Australia.
Drawing on extensive interviews with people across the Gulf Country, this is a lively and colourful account of tight-knit communities, relationships across cultures and resilience in the face of adversity.