Description
Discover the remarkable story of **Warrior**, a compelling biography that unveils the true life of **Dundalli**, an Aboriginal hero who valiantly defended his homeland during the turbulent 1840s. This award-winning book, published by Allen & Unwin in 2015, is a testament to the extraordinary resilience of Aboriginal warriors as they fought against early European settlers in Queensland. With **280 pages** of insightful narrative, **Warrior** delves into the complexities of colonial history, revealing the untold struggles and triumphs of Aboriginal people. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the author paints a powerful portrait of resistance, identity, and cultural significance. Winner of the prestigious **2015 Queensland Premier's Award** and the **2016 Magarey Medal for Biography**, this work is essential for anyone interested in Australia's indigenous history and the broader narrative of colonial impacts. In an age where understanding our past is critical, **Warrior** offers an engaging exploration of a significant yet often overlooked chapter in Australian history. Secure your copy now and uncover the legacies of these courageous warriors. Delivery across New Zealand is fast and reliable, ensuring you receive your book promptly for a deeper understanding of our shared history. Order today and enrich your knowledge of Aboriginal culture and the true stories of resistance during colonization.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760110482
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 280
Description:
Winner of the 2015 Queensland Premier's Award for a work of State Significance
Winner of the 2016 Magarey Medal for Biography
'Connors lays down the hard truth. Not all our warriors were Anzacs. Not all our wars were just.' - John Birmingham, author and columnist
In the 1840s, white settlement in the north was under attack. European settlers were in awe of Aboriginal physical fitness and fighting prowess, and a series of deadly raids on homesteads made even the townspeople of Brisbane anxious.
Young warrior Dundalli was renowned for his size and strength, and his elders gave him the task of leading the resistance against the Europeans' ever increasing incursions on their traditional lands. Their response was embedded in Aboriginal law and Dundalli became one of their greatest lawmen. With his band of warriors, he had the settlers in thrall for twelve years, evading capture again and again, until he was finally arrested and publicly executed.
Warrior is the extraordinary story of one of Australia's little-known heroes, one of many Aboriginal men to die protecting their country. It is also a fresh and compelling portrait of life in the early days of white settlement of Brisbane and south east Queensland.
'An enduring record of one of our greatest heroes.' - Sam Watson, activist and writer
'Deeply considered and powerfully told, this book recovers the entangled history of Aboriginal people and settlers in colonial Queensland, a history which is also Australia's story writ large.' - Associate Professor Grace Karskens, University of NSW
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760110482
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 280
Description:
Winner of the 2015 Queensland Premier's Award for a work of State Significance
Winner of the 2016 Magarey Medal for Biography
'Connors lays down the hard truth. Not all our warriors were Anzacs. Not all our wars were just.' - John Birmingham, author and columnist
In the 1840s, white settlement in the north was under attack. European settlers were in awe of Aboriginal physical fitness and fighting prowess, and a series of deadly raids on homesteads made even the townspeople of Brisbane anxious.
Young warrior Dundalli was renowned for his size and strength, and his elders gave him the task of leading the resistance against the Europeans' ever increasing incursions on their traditional lands. Their response was embedded in Aboriginal law and Dundalli became one of their greatest lawmen. With his band of warriors, he had the settlers in thrall for twelve years, evading capture again and again, until he was finally arrested and publicly executed.
Warrior is the extraordinary story of one of Australia's little-known heroes, one of many Aboriginal men to die protecting their country. It is also a fresh and compelling portrait of life in the early days of white settlement of Brisbane and south east Queensland.
'An enduring record of one of our greatest heroes.' - Sam Watson, activist and writer
'Deeply considered and powerfully told, this book recovers the entangled history of Aboriginal people and settlers in colonial Queensland, a history which is also Australia's story writ large.' - Associate Professor Grace Karskens, University of NSW