Foreward -- Preface -- From the land to the sea: Gurawul's story -- My journey with Gurawul begins -- Singing up the whales -- Keeping the promise -- Handing down the legacy -- Acknowlegements and notes -- The author -- The illustrator
Summary
More than 70 years ago, the ancient legend of Gurawul the whale was passed down to Yuin Elder Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison by his grandfather and uncles. He promised them that one day he would travel to the southern land, Tasmania, and search for the whale dreaming of their Ancestors. This exquisitely illustrated book tells the story of Uncle Max's journey to fulfil that promise, and how he eventually came face to face with Gurawul. Filled with important cultural knowledge and personal stories, Uncle Max sadly died before Gurawul could be published, and his family are continuing his legacy to show how science is finally beginning to catch up with these 'old blackfella' stories
Analysis
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander content
Australian
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 16, 2023)
