Lot 031: Good Men And True: The Aboriginal Police Of The Port Phillip District 1837-1853,

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Synopsys: "Good Men and True: The Aboriginal Police of the Port Phillip District 1837-1853", written by Marie Hansen Fels, is a comprehensive exploration of the enigmatic issue of the Aboriginal Police system in the Port Phillip District during the early nineteenth century. This book attempts to shed light on the unsung heroes of Aboriginal society who were recruited into the police force. Fels details the conflicts, complexities and challenges that these men faced, juggling between the norms of colonial society and their native traditions. She paints an evocative portrait of these forgotten law enforcers by diving deep into administrative documents, personal letters, and other historical records. The book raises critical questions about power, resistance, and cross-cultural interactions during the colonial period in Australia, offering thought-provoking insights on a little-studied aspect of Australian history. Item Specifics Format: Hardcover Condition: Good Publisher: Isbs Publisher Services Year: 1988 Pages: 320 Genre: Social Science Topic: Indigenous Studies Signed: No Edition: 1st Edition Subject: History Vintage: Yes Language: English Ex Libris: Yes Inscribed: No Book Title: Good Men and True : the Aboriginal Police of the Port Phillip District, 1837-1853 Item Width: 5.9 in Item Length: 8.3 in Item Weight: 454 g Personalised: No Year Printed: 1988 Custom Bundle: No Narrative Type: Non-Fiction Country of Origin: Australia Intended Audience: Adults Original/Facsimile: Original Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated

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