A History of Aboriginal Illawarra, Volume 2: Colonisation by Mike Donaldson, Les Bursill, and Mary Jacob

Authors:
Mike Donaldson, Les Bursill, and Mary Jacobs

Publisher:
Dharawal Publications, Yowie Bay, 2017

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
130 pages

ISBN:
9780987072764

Condition:
Very Good – light general wear; includes a gift inscription and is signed by one of the authors.

Description:
This important volume continues the story of the Illawarra region from an Aboriginal perspective, focusing on the impact of colonisation on the Dharawal people. A History of Aboriginal Illawarra, Volume 2 draws on oral histories, documentary records, and cultural knowledge to reveal the resilience, adaptation, and survival of local Aboriginal communities following European settlement. Written by respected historians and community members, it is both a historical resource and a tribute to Dharawal cultural continuity.

Why You'll Love It:
Signed and inscribed by one of the authors, this volume is a rare and meaningful addition for collectors of Aboriginal history and those seeking to understand the colonial impact on First Nations communities in the Illawarra region. A valuable educational and cultural reference.