Description
Discover the captivating narrative of Australia’s ancient past in 'First Footprints.' This meticulously researched book unravels the rich tapestry of the Aboriginal peoples, who arrived on Australia’s northern coast around 60,000 years ago as the first oceanic mariners. As you delve into these pages, you'll explore the lands inhabited by gigantic mammals, formidable crocodiles, and massive snakes, reflecting on the lush biodiversity that once thrived. 'First Footprints' encapsulates the remarkable journey of Australia’s first inhabitants, chronicling their profound experiences through environmental shifts—from ice ages to extreme droughts and rising seas. The 328-page journey is constructed through a blend of astonishing archaeological findings and ancient oral histories, painting a vivid picture of life in the driest continent on earth. Readers will uncover the earliest instances of cremation, the engravings of human faces, and the depiction of emotion in art. The book highlights the technological innovations, trade practices, and the origins of conflict in Aboriginal societies. It celebrates the development of a sustainable lifestyle anchored in religious tradition and expansive social networks. A perfect addition for history enthusiasts and those seeking to appreciate Australia’s unique heritage, 'First Footprints' offers invaluable insights into the rich cultural history that shaped the nation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743314937
Year: 2013
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Description:
Some 60,000 years ago, a small group of people landed on Australia's northern coast. They were the first oceanic mariners and this great southern land was their new home. Gigantic mammals roamed the plains and enormous crocodiles, giant snakes and goannas nestled in the estuaries and savannahs.
First Footprints tells the epic story of Australia's Aboriginal people. It is a story of ancient life on the driest continent on earth through the greatest environmental changes experienced in human history: ice ages, extreme drought and inundating seas. It is chronicled through astonishing archaeological discoveries, ancient oral histories and the largest and oldest art galleries on earth. Australia's first inhabitants were the first people to believe in an afterlife, cremate their dead, engrave representations of the human face, and depict human sound and emotion. They created new technologies, designed ornamentation, engaged in trade, and crafted the earliest documents of war. Ultimately, they developed a sustainable society based on shared religious tradition and far-reaching social networks across the length and breadth of Australia.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743314937
Year: 2013
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Description:
Some 60,000 years ago, a small group of people landed on Australia's northern coast. They were the first oceanic mariners and this great southern land was their new home. Gigantic mammals roamed the plains and enormous crocodiles, giant snakes and goannas nestled in the estuaries and savannahs.
First Footprints tells the epic story of Australia's Aboriginal people. It is a story of ancient life on the driest continent on earth through the greatest environmental changes experienced in human history: ice ages, extreme drought and inundating seas. It is chronicled through astonishing archaeological discoveries, ancient oral histories and the largest and oldest art galleries on earth. Australia's first inhabitants were the first people to believe in an afterlife, cremate their dead, engrave representations of the human face, and depict human sound and emotion. They created new technologies, designed ornamentation, engaged in trade, and crafted the earliest documents of war. Ultimately, they developed a sustainable society based on shared religious tradition and far-reaching social networks across the length and breadth of Australia.