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ABORIGINAL LIBARARY

By A.W. Reed

ABORIGINAL WORDS OF AUSTRALIA

 

Many of the words Australians use every day have their origins in some of the hundreds of Aboriginals languages once spoken across the land. This book offers Aboriginal words from around Australia arranged alphabetically in two sections, English - Aboriginal and Aboriginal- English, and includes a small selection of common phrases and sentences.

 

Soft laminated cover 124 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334161reprinted in 2006  RRP 17.95

                        ABORIGINAL MYTHS TALES OF THE DREAMTIME

This delightful collection of stories paints a picture of the mystical bond that exist between Aboriginal people, the environment and the spirit life of the dreamtime. Tales of the Dreamtime gives a fascinating glimpse of the wild and entertaining deeds of the mythic being population Aboriginals spiritual life.

Soft laminated cover 139 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334147reprinted in 2002  RRP 14.95
                       ABORIGINAL  FABLES AND LEGENDARY TALES 

This extraordinary collection of legends and fables explains how the animals and birds appeared in Australia, and how the lakes, rivers and mountains were made.


Soft laminated cover
137 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334161reprinted in 2006  RRP 14.95
 
ABORIGINAL TALES OF AUSTRALIA

 

Populated by mythical beings, these stories, birds, rivers, lakes and shores have been passed down over generations and today offer a window of understanding into the powerful Aboriginal connection to the land.  

 

Soft laminated cover 94 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334185 reprinted in 2006  RRP 15.95 

 

ABORIGINAL PLACE NAMES

 

This new edition of Aboriginal meanings from all over Australia, plus many new entries for places that have recently been given Aboriginal names.

It also includes a list of places that originally had aboriginal names but which were changed to European ones. 

 

Soft laminated cover 135 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334000reprinted in 2005  RRP 17.95 

 

ABORIGINAL STORIES OF AUSTRALIA

 

Aboriginal Stories of Australia is an enthralling collection of traditional tales that date back to the beginning of time. Learn how Yhi the sun goddess introduced life to the world, why the emu cannot fly and how the Kangaroo got his tail. This new editions also includes a glossary, giving the English translation for many Aboriginals words used in the text.

 

 Soft laminated cover 108 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334178  RRP 15.95 

 

ABORIGINAL LEGENDS - ANIMAL TALES

 

Traditional Aboriginal storytelling teaches us about the animal world and the spiritual bond shared between the Aboriginal people and nature. 

 

This book includes a unique collection of stories for those who are interested in learning more about this fascinating culture. 

 

Soft laminated cover 151 pages. approx. 197mm X 129mm. APN 9781876334154 reprinted in 2005  RRP 14.95 

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