KAKADU PEOPLE.
Virginia, Northern Territory, Published by David M. Welch, 2008. First Edition thus. Royal 8vo. pp.xiv+272 with black & white and colour illustrations. 2 maps Colour-. Original pictorial colour softcover, A very good copy. Item #196388
'Kakadu people (also spelt Gagudju) were a tribe – or language group – of Australian Aborigines living along the East Alligator River when Baldwin Spencer visited that part of the Northern Territory of Australia in 1912.
This fascinating book combines Sir Walter Baldwin Spencer's diary notes, field notes and photos from different sources. There are also additional photos and rock art images depicting people and cultural artefacts of the region. The book includes the author's biography at the rear. The additional text and photos are by David M. Welch who compiled, edited and published the book. Includes 204 illustrations with 47 of rock art.'
Australian Aboriginal Culture Series Number 3.
Price: $50.00