Unearthed: The Aboriginal Tasmanians of Kangaroo Island [Revised edition] by Rebe Taylor

Book Description

Secondhand. Near fine condition.

It is relatively well known that the Palawa community of Tasmania is largely descended from Aboriginal Tasmanian women whom sealers took to the Bass Strait Islands in the early nineteenth century. But few people know that sealers also took Tasmanian women to Kangaroo Island, establishing a cross-cultural community before the settlement of South Australia.

Aboriginal Tasmanian descendants are still living on Kangaroo Island today, and this book is their story. Beginning in the sealing days, it tells how they became successful farmers, but how many grew up unaware of their Aboriginal ancestry, and are still struggling to face questions of identity today. (publisher blurb)

'This is a powerful and passionate exploration of cross-cultural history, and it is also an intriguing detective story. Taylor skillfully interweaves experience and memory, narrative and genealogy, politics and place so that this island saga becomes a history of the national psyche.' - Tom Griffiths, Australian National University

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.