Life On The Daly River
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Book: Good , ex-library
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A vivid work of Australian memoir and social history, Life on the Daly River chronicles the remarkable experiences of a woman living and working among Aboriginal communities along one of the Northern Territory's most remote and storied waterways. Written with the collaborative voice of celebrated journalist Douglas Lockwood, the narrative presents an intimate, on-the-ground portrait of daily life, culture, and human connection in a region far removed from mainstream Australian society. The tone is warm and observational, grounding grand themes of cultural exchange and frontier life in personal, often deeply moving anecdotes. It illustrates the resilience of both the land's traditional custodians and the individuals who chose to make that wild, river-country their home, offering readers a rare window into a world that has largely vanished.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A vivid work of Australian memoir and social history, Life on the Daly River chronicles the remarkable experiences of a woman living and working among Aboriginal communities along one of the Northern Territory's most remote and storied waterways. Written with the collaborative voice of celebrated journalist Douglas Lockwood, the narrative presents an intimate, on-the-ground portrait of daily life, culture, and human connection in a region far removed from mainstream Australian society. The tone is warm and observational, grounding grand themes of cultural exchange and frontier life in personal, often deeply moving anecdotes. It illustrates the resilience of both the land's traditional custodians and the individuals who chose to make that wild, river-country their home, offering readers a rare window into a world that has largely vanished.
