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Discover the untold history of Emu Field, a critical location in Australia's atomic test legacy. While often overshadowed by the infamous Maralinga, Emu Field holds secrets that delve deep into the intersection of Aboriginal culture and Cold War geopolitics. In her compelling narrative, Elizabeth Tynan, the acclaimed author of 'Atomic Thunder: The Maralinga Story', invites you to explore how a mysterious black mist blanketed the land following a 1953 atomic bomb detonation, leading to devastating consequences for the local Indigenous populations. Emu Field remains a haunting symbol of forgotten histories, as the British undertook Operation Totem in a secluded expanse, choosing a path illuminated by the shadows of secrecy and neglect driven by post-war ambition. What drove the British to this site filled with dark history, and what occurred on that fateful day? Tynan’s meticulous research uncovers not only the echoes of atomic blasts but also the profound impacts on the Aṉangu peoples who continue to bear the scars of these events. 'The Secret of Emu Field' unveils a narrative of desecration and resilience, urging readers to confront the implications of colonial arrogance. This compelling title is essential for those interested in Cold War history, environmental effects of nuclear testing, and Aboriginal rights. Seek out this book to understand the broader implications of atomic warfare on marginalized communities while stimulating important discussions around historical acknowledgment. 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: 9781742236957. Year: 2022. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
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: 9781742236957
Year: 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
Emu Field is overshadowed by Maralinga, the larger and much more prominent British atomic test site about 193 kilometres to the south. But Emu Field has its own secrets, and the fact that it was largely forgotten makes it more intriguing. Only at Emu Field in October 1953 did a terrifying black mist speed across the land after an atomic bomb detonation, bringing death and sickness to Aboriginal populations in its path. Emu Field was difficult and inaccessible. So why did the British go there at all, when they knew that they wouldn’t stay? What happened to the air force crew who flew through the atomic clouds? And why is Emu Field considered the â€Marie Celeste’ of atomic test sites, abandoned quickly after the expense and effort of setting it up?
Elizabeth Tynan, the award-winning author of Atomic Thunder: The Maralinga Story, reveals the story of a cataclysmic collision between an ancient Aboriginal land and the post-war Britain of Winston Churchill and his gung-ho scientific advisor Frederick Lindemann. The presence of local Aṉangu people did not interfere with Churchill’s geopolitical aims and they are still paying the price. The British undertook Operation Totem at Emu Field under cover of extreme remoteness and secrecy, a shroud of mystery that continues to this day.
'A must-read to understand a cold war history, an arrogant officialdom and an unfathomable desecration of Aboriginal land.' — Larissa Behrendt
'This important book brings back from the far edges of
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: 9781742236957
Year: 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
Emu Field is overshadowed by Maralinga, the larger and much more prominent British atomic test site about 193 kilometres to the south. But Emu Field has its own secrets, and the fact that it was largely forgotten makes it more intriguing. Only at Emu Field in October 1953 did a terrifying black mist speed across the land after an atomic bomb detonation, bringing death and sickness to Aboriginal populations in its path. Emu Field was difficult and inaccessible. So why did the British go there at all, when they knew that they wouldn’t stay? What happened to the air force crew who flew through the atomic clouds? And why is Emu Field considered the â€Marie Celeste’ of atomic test sites, abandoned quickly after the expense and effort of setting it up?
Elizabeth Tynan, the award-winning author of Atomic Thunder: The Maralinga Story, reveals the story of a cataclysmic collision between an ancient Aboriginal land and the post-war Britain of Winston Churchill and his gung-ho scientific advisor Frederick Lindemann. The presence of local Aṉangu people did not interfere with Churchill’s geopolitical aims and they are still paying the price. The British undertook Operation Totem at Emu Field under cover of extreme remoteness and secrecy, a shroud of mystery that continues to this day.
'A must-read to understand a cold war history, an arrogant officialdom and an unfathomable desecration of Aboriginal land.' — Larissa Behrendt
'This important book brings back from the far edges of