Silverleaf: The Story of Jessie Lloyd, Pioneer Writer of North Western New South Wales – Joan McKenzie (1986)
Silverleaf: The Story of Jessie Lloyd, Pioneer Writer of North Western New South Wales – Joan McKenzie (1986)
Author: Joan McKenzie
Publisher: J.M. McKenzie, Coonamble, NSW
Publication Date: 1986
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 136 pages
Illustrations: Black-and-white illustrations, portraits and genealogical table
ISBN: 1862524726
Condition: Near Fine
Silverleaf tells the story of Jessie Lloyd (1842–1885), a pioneering writer associated with north-western New South Wales. Written by Joan McKenzie and privately published in Coonamble in 1986, this regional biography explores Lloyd’s life, writings and observations of colonial society.
The book is particularly relevant to the history of Coonamble and north-western New South Wales, and includes photographs, illustrations and a genealogical table. It also discusses Jessie Lloyd’s recorded observations of Aboriginal people, including aspects of food gathering, hunting and fishing, traditional technologies, ceremonies, marriage customs, language, medicine, burial practices and interactions between communities.
Some of the historical observations and terminology reproduced or discussed in this work reflect nineteenth-century European attitudes and may be considered outdated or offensive today. They are presented as part of the historical record rather than as contemporary interpretations of First Nations cultures.
The work contains material relating to Wailwan/Weilwan people, Narrabri and Terembone, making it a useful source for researchers interested in regional history, colonial writing, genealogy and historical representations of First Nations communities in New South Wales.
Condition
Near Fine. Hardcover in excellent pre-owned condition with only minimal signs of age or handling. Please refer to photographs for further details.
Why You’ll Love It
A scarce regional publication with strong connections to Coonamble and north-western New South Wales, Silverleaf will appeal to collectors and researchers of Australian local history, genealogy, women writers, colonial literature and nineteenth-century New South Wales.
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