Lot 046: Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan

Estimate: $35 - $69 AUD. Starting bid: $24 AUD.

Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 1 Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 2 Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 3 Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 4 Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 5 Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 6 Spinifex And Hessian: Women's Lives In North-western Australia, 1860-1900, Susan — Lot 046, photograph 7

Description

Spinifex and Hessian: Women's Lives in North-western Australia, 1860-1900 is a historical non-fiction book by Susan Jane Hunt, first published in 1986. This work offers a powerful and often unvarnished look at the experiences of women on the frontier of Western Australia's North-West. The book moves beyond romanticized notions of colonial life to explore the difficult and often dangerous existence of women from all walks of life, including pastoralists' wives, servants, teachers, prostitutes, and especially the Aboriginal women whose country was overrun by the settlers. Hunt's research brings to light the hardships, resilience, and unique roles these women played in the development of the region during a period of European pastoral, pearling, and mining expansion. This is a significant and important work for anyone interested in Australian women's history and the social history of the colonial frontier. Item Specifics Format: Trade Paperback Condition: Good Publisher: Uwa Publishing Year: 1987 Pages: 168 Type: Not Specified Genre: Social Science Topic: Women's Studies Signed: No Edition: 1st Edition Vintage: Yes Language: English Ex Libris: No Inscribed: Yes Book Title: Spinifex and Hessian : Women in Northwest Australia, 1860-1900 Item Weight: 454 g Personalised: Yes Custom Bundle: No Narrative Type: Non-Fiction Intended Audience: Adults

Condition Report

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Specifications

CategoryBooks
Lot ReferenceLOT-046
Estimate (AUD)$35 - $69
Buyer's Premium20%

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