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Donald Thomson in Arnhem Land

by Donald F. Thomson, Nicolas Peterson

Combining personal narratives and 130 photographs, this work documents Yolngu culture and social life in Arnhem Land during the 1930s. It records an investigation into regional conflict and provides a detailed study of Aboriginal society and human rights.

Accession 25863 ISBN 052285205X Publisher The Miegunyah Press
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