Voyages and Travels Round the WorldSnow, 1840 - Всего страниц: 288 Journal of visits, undertaken on behalf of the London Missionary Society to their various Stations, between 1821-1829; p.185-197; Settlers opinions & relationships with Aborigines; effects of civilization, drunkenness etc., two schools in Parramatta; description of feast given to natives on anniversary of Governor Macquaries landing; treatment of women & children, deformed babies killed; hunting skills, methods of cooking, rules concerned with eating; brief notes on dwellings, clothing; description of the preparation of ceremonial ground; index finger removal & tooth avulsion; Creation belief, after death belief; burial habits (bark & cremation); Moreton Bay physical appearance, fishing, family feuds, punishment for murder. |
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Voyages and Travels Round the World Daniel Tyerman,George Bennet,James Montgomery Полный просмотр - 1841 |
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