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Dark Emu

Black Seeds: Agriculture or Accident?

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A completely accessible, compelling and riveting account of pre-invasion Aboriginal agricultural systems.

Dark Emu argues for a reconsideration of the 'hunter-gatherer' tag for pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians and attempts to rebut the colonial myths that have worked to justify dispossession. Accomplished author Bruce Pascoe provides compelling evidence from the diaries of early explorers that suggests that systems of food production and land management have been blatantly understated in modern retellings of early Aboriginal history, and that a new look at Australia's past is required.

©2014 Bruce Pascoe (P)2017 Bolinda audio Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Oceania Physics Science
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A challenging and inspirational book, focused on the retelling of a hidden history. very much enjoyed it.

Setting the record straight

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insightful and thorough. beautifully brings the untold history of Australian first nation peoples to light.

so many examples of civilisation and careful stewardship of a continent

a lesson to all who care for- or about the land?

Essential listening for all UK and Aussie people

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finally a listen which treats history as fact not mystery. will download other titles.

great listen

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Loved this book and was shocked by the content. The narrative that indigenous Australians were simple hunter-gatherers has got to be exposed more widely for the lie that it is. A must read for all non-indigenous Australians!

A Must Read!

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Wow! Thank you for looking, finding out and sharing all this information. I’m learning the truth about the world and this has to be up there on info to share in schools.

A must read listen and know

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