Bes: The Best of Two Worlds – The Life Story of Besley Murray (2015, Signed)

Author: C. P. Gibson with Allan Fox
Subject: Besley Murray
Publisher: Balranald Incorporated, Balranald, NSW
Year: 2015
Format: Softcover
Pagination: 194 pages
Illustrations: Illustrations, portraits, facsimiles and map, some in colour
Size: Approx. 25 cm
ISBN: 9780994541604
Signed: Signed by Besley H. Murray on the title page

Description

Bes: The Best of Two Worlds tells the life story of Besley Murray and provides an important personal account of Aboriginal life, family, work and community in south-western New South Wales.

The book explores Murray’s experiences across places including Balranald, Yanga, Cummeragunja and Mildura, touching on family life, pastoral work, droving and stock work, boxing, rodeos, community involvement and the changing social and legal landscape experienced by Aboriginal Australians.

Produced with the support of Balranald Incorporated and the Murray Catchment Management Authority, the book combines biography with regional and social history, offering valuable insight into both Besley Murray’s life and the communities and landscapes of the Murray region.

Includes bibliographical references.

Signed Copy

This copy is signed “Besley H Murray” on the title page in black and red felt-tip pen, with a small sketch of a red-tailed black cockatoo above his name.

Also signed in pen on the title page.

Condition

Very Good. Some fanning to the front cover. Internally clean and well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

A particularly interesting signed Australian biography with strong connections to Balranald, Yanga Station and south-western New South Wales.

The personalised signature and small red-tailed black cockatoo drawing make this copy especially appealing for collectors of signed Australian books, First Nations biography, regional history and pastoral history.

 

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Bes The Best of Two Worlds life story of Besley Murray 2015 signed softcover with red-tailed black cockatoo sketch