Daybreak by A.E. Wells | Legends of Arnhem Land | First Nations Children’s Book (1973)
Daybreak by A.E. Wells | Legends of Arnhem Land | First Nations Children’s Book (1973)
Author: A.E. (Ann Elizabeth) Wells
Publisher: Rigby, Adelaide, 1973
ISBN: 9780851796529 / 0851796524
Series:
- Rigby Opal Books
- Legends of Arnhem Land, No. 2
- Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children’s Books
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 60 pp.
Type of Book: Children’s Indigenous Legends / Folklore
Condition: Near Fine – light shelf wear only. Internally clean and bright.
Description:
Daybreak by A.E. Wells shares five traditional stories from the Arnhem Land region of the Northern Territory, told to the author at Milingimbi and Yirrkala. These First Nations legends explore themes of creation, nature, and knowledge, passed down through generations of Aboriginal elders.
Richly illustrated and sensitively told, this 1973 title from Rigby Opal Books is part of the Legends of Arnhem Land series and is a valuable cultural and educational resource for children and adults alike.
Why You'll Love It:
A respectful and beautifully presented collection of Indigenous Australian storytelling, ideal for collectors of children's literature, educators, or those exploring Aboriginal astronomy, mythology, and oral history traditions.
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