Life Among the Aborigines by W. E. Harney

Life Among the Aborigines

by W. E. Harney

Seal Books

Rigby, 1971, ISBN 0851792154, black and white photographs, paperback

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners’ inscription on inside front cover (see photographs)

“W. E. Harney, who lived in the Northern Territory of Australia for over forty years had a unique opportunity for studying the Aborigines of that land.  He is, in fact, considered an authority on his subject.  “Bill” Harney shows that the Aborigines have developed a great culture and social organization within the limits of their environment and that despite the conflict that arose from contact with another culture, causing deterioration for a time, they have gradually forged ahead until they are once more moving upwards into eh very environment that once shattered their camp life and hunting pattern.  Enlightenment is shed on a much-discussed subject.”