xix, 819 pages, 9 unnumbered folded leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Contents
Includes index
Summary
"This groundbreaking work of pioneer anthropologist Alfred William Howitt (1830-1908) continues to provide a vital foundation for understanding the many and varied cultures of Indigenous Australian peoples today. Howitt's research is based on 40 years of exploration in central Australia, and covers topics such as: tribal organisation; social organisation; relationship terms and marriage rules; tribal government; medicine and magic; beliefs and burial practices; initiation ceremonies; trade and barter; various customs." TROVE
Analysis
Ethnology Australia
Folklore Australia
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
Bibliography
Bibliography: page viii-ix
Notes
Also issued online
Ex libris John Hagarty, and Vincentian Provincial Library
Gold-tooled hand illustration on front cover
Restricted
Mediated access: access to First Nations materials may be restricted while an audit, reparative description and reclassification of these materials is in progress