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The Trans-Australian Wonderland

$24.95

  • Reprint of 1923 Natural History book
  • Study of the Ooldeah people
  • 136 pages of interesting observations
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The first book documenting the natural history of life on the Nullarbor Plain was written by station-master A. G. Bolam and originally published in 1923. In it, Bolam reflects on his experiences with Aboriginal trackers and workers in and around Ooldea as the construction of the transcontinental railway moved westward from South Australia to Western Australia. The book also examines the region’s wildlife and the distinctive geography of the Plain. Bolam studied the Ooldea people and detailed various aspects of their nomadic lifestyle, including their views on clothing and footwear, smoking, bartering, marriage customs, weapons, tools, whip-making, and water transportation. He also recorded their methods for starting fires and sending smoke signals, as well as their knowledge of medicine, surgery, recreational activities, body decoration, corroborees, ceremonies, death rituals, and burials. Particularly noteworthy are his observations on message sticks, Aboriginal writing, tracking techniques, and methods for finding water in the desert.

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Weight 0.235 kg
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