Terrible Hard Biscuits: A Reader in Aboriginal History edited by Valerie Chapman and Peter Read

Editors:
Valerie Chapman and Peter Read

Publisher:
Allen & Unwin / Journal of Aboriginal History, St Leonards, NSW, 1996

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
xv, 284 pages, with illustrations, maps, and portraits

ISBN:
1863739645

Condition:
Very Good – ex-library copy with shelf wear, covers protected in contact plastic

Description:
Terrible Hard Biscuits is a thought-provoking anthology exploring the complex and often confronting history of Aboriginal and settler relations in Australia. Edited by respected historians Valerie Chapman and Peter Read, the collection gathers key essays and accounts addressing colonisation, government policy (assimilation and protectionism), and frontier violence—including massacres and poisonings before 1900. With contributions from leading scholars, this volume provides critical insight into the contested narratives of Australian history.

Includes bibliographies and an index.

Why You’ll Love It:
This important reader challenges conventional historical accounts, offering deeper understanding of Aboriginal experiences and resistance. A vital resource for students, educators, and readers committed to truth-telling in Australian history.