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Born under the paperbark tree : a man's life
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Born under the paperbark tree : a man's life

by Yidumduma Bill Harney, Jan Wositzky

This autobiography details the life of a Wardaman man raised between Aboriginal and white Australian cultures. It explores the impacts of the Stolen Generations, the decline of traditional ways, and his experiences as a stockman alongside Dreamtime stories.

Accession 15140 ISBN 9780994251213 Publisher Gecko Books
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