Publisher's Synopsis

Collected in Australian Legendary Tales are 30 stories shared by the Noongahburrah people and recorded by the author. A fascinating collection featuring stories that explain local landmarks, animal habits, and even the creation of animals themselves, this book represents one of the first collections of First Australian culture recorded after colonisation.

This edition features the complete original text along with an introduction by Andrew Lang as well as the original illustrations by Aboriginal artist Tommy McRae.

Book information

ISBN: 9781922634443
Publisher: Living Book Press
Imprint: Living Book Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 398.209
Language: English
Number of pages: 124
Weight: 294g
Height: 223mm
Width: 146mm
Spine width: 16mm