| ISBN |
9780977503575 (pbk.) |
| Author |
Aiston, George, 1879-1943 |
| Title |
Savage life in Central Australia / by George Aiston and George Horne. |
| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Publisher and/or associated date/s |
Virginia, N.T. : D. M. Welch, 2009. |
| Description |
xiv, 232 p. : ill. (some col.), ports., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Australian Aboriginal culture series no. 7 |
| Note |
First published: 1924 by Macmillan & Co., London. |
| Compiled, edited and published by David M. Welch--title p. |
| Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Lake Eyre district -- Camp and camp life -- Animals and plants -- Implements other than stone -- Some stone implements -- Mooras and murdus, myths and magic -- Death, burial, pointing-bones and sanctuary -- Various rites -- Wonkonguru words -- Wonkonguru names of persons -- Magic stones of the tribes east and north-east of Lake Eyre -- Freemasonry and the Aborigines -- Thutirla Pula - Two Boys Dreaming -- Mulka ruins on the Birdsville Track. |
| Summary |
Gives a first-hand account of life amongst the Wangkangurru (Wonkonguru) and Dieri people living their traditional nomadic lives in the arid regions east of Lake Eyre, as recorded by George Aiston, who resided there from 1912. His photos illustrate details of day to day life: games, food preparation, string-making, stone tool manufacture and use, corroborees, rain-making ceremonies, bone-pointing, use of magic stones and duels with stone daggers. Dr. George Horne visited the region and collaborated with Aiston to write the1924 book, revealing an Aboriginal Australia never to be seen again. This revised edition contains previously unpublished photos by Aiston, additional articles, and updated information. Wangkangurru elders living in the region show knowledge of their bush foods, significant sites, and detail the story of Thutirla-Pula (Two Boys Dreaming) and the creation of mikiris (waterholes). |
| Subjects |
Aboriginal Australians -- South Australia |
| Australia, Central -- Description and travel -- 1901-1950 |
| South Australia -- Description and travel -- 1901-1950 |
| Other Authors &/or Associated Persons |
Horne, George, 1860-1927 |
| Welch, David (David M.) |
| Series |
Australian Aboriginal culture series |
| Call number |
305.89915 AIS |
