I, Jandamarra

I, Jandamarra
Author: E.T. Thomas
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1035815842

Jandamarra is an aboriginal warrior of the spiritual Kimberley area of Australia, home to the tribe known as the Bunuba people. Jandamarra is a legendary hero of the 1890s known to his people as a Jalgangurru, a magic man, due to his extraordinary skills and abilities. He is a cheeky, likeable boy, and a quick learner. At around 12 years of age, Jandamarra, named Pigeon by the whitefellas, begins working on a sheep station, where he learns to shoot, ride horses, and live among the whitefellas. These are skills which will serve him well in his manhood. He is popular among whitefellas and enjoys the excitement and movement of their way of living, but the time comes when he must return to his tribe for initiation into manhood. Jandamarra is torn between black and white cultures. But how can he belong to two different worlds with each pulling at his loyalties? How can he be accepted by one without rejecting the other? This powerfully spiritual story of the legendary Jandamarra is based on extensive research of people and events.

Jandamarra

Jandamarra
Author: Mark Greenwood
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2013-02-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1743433875

SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014 He emerged from the cave of bats with the name given to him by his people. He was Jandamarra - a man of power who could appear and disappear like a ghost. Set in the Kimberley region in north-west Australia, this is the story of a young warrior born to lead. To the settlers, he was an outlaw to be hunted. To the Bunuba, he was a courageous defender of his country. Mark Greenwood's text and Terry Denton's watercolour illustrations bring to life this story of conflict and divided loyalties - giving a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a tragic but important part of Australia's frontier history.

I, Jandamarra

I, Jandamarra
Author: E T Thomas
Publisher: Austin Macauley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781035815838

Jandamarra is an aboriginal warrior of the spiritual Kimberley area of Australia, home to the tribe known as the Bunuba people. Jandamarra is a legendary hero of the 1890s known to his people as a Jalgangurru, a magic man, due to his extraordinary skills and abilities. He is a cheeky, likeable boy, and a quick learner. At around 12 years of age, Jandamarra, named Pigeon by the whitefellas, begins working on a sheep station, where he learns to shoot, ride horses, and live among the whitefellas. These are skills which will serve him well in his manhood. He is popular among whitefellas and enjoys the excitement and movement of their way of living, but the time comes when he must return to his tribe for initiation into manhood. Jandamarra is torn between black and white cultures. But how can he belong to two different worlds with each pulling at his loyalties? How can he be accepted by one without rejecting the other? This powerfully spiritual story of the legendary Jandamarra is based on extensive research of people and events.

Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance

Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance
Author: Banjo Woorunmurra
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781459696518

The true story of the Aboriginal resistance fighter, Jandamarra, whose legend is etched into the Australian landscape. Set in the Kimberley outback during the late nineteenth century, the last stage of Australia's invasion is played out in the lands of the Bunuba people. Leases are marked across Aboriginal country and, amidst the chaos and turmoil, extraordinary and sometimes contradictory relationships develop. A powerful collaboration between a non - Indigenous historian and the Indigenous custodians of the Jandamarra story.

Legacies of Indigenous Resistance

Legacies of Indigenous Resistance
Author: Matteo Dutto
Publisher: Australian Studies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Aboriginal Australians in literature
ISBN: 9781788745413

This book explores the ways in which Australian Indigenous filmmakers, performers and writers work within their Indigenous communities to tell the stories of early Indigenous resistance leaders who fought against British invaders and settlers, thus keeping their legacies alive and connected to community in the present. It offers the first comprehensive and trans-disciplinary analysis of how the stories of Pemulwuy, Jandamarra and Yagan (Bidjigal, Bunuba and Noongar freedom fighters, respectively) have been retold in the past forty years across different media. Combining textual and historical analysis with original interviews with Indigenous cultural producers, it foregrounds the multimodal nature of Indigenous storytelling and the dynamic relationship of these stories to reclamations of sovereignty in the present. It adds a significant new chapter to the study of Indigenous history-making as political action, while modelling a new approach to stories of frontier resistance leaders and providing a greater understanding of how the decolonizing power of Indigenous screen, stage and text production connects past, present and future acts of resistance.

The Donkey of Gallipoli

The Donkey of Gallipoli
Author: Mark Greenwood
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-05-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763639133

Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I. When Jack Simpson was a boy in England, he loved leading donkeys along the beach for a penny a ride. So when he enlists as a stretcher bearer in World War I, his gentle way with those animals soon leads him to his calling. Braving bullets and bombs on the battlefields of Gallipoli, Jack brings a donkey to the aid of 300 Allied soldiers — earning both man and donkey a beloved spot in legend. This engaging nonfiction tale includes a map and brief bios of key characters. Back matter includes further information.

The World Book Encyclopedia

The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2002
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

First Australians

First Australians
Author: Rachel Perkins
Publisher: The Miegunyah Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0522859542

First Australians is the dramatic story of the collision of two worlds that created contemporary Australia. Told from the perspective of Australia's first people, it vividly brings to life the events that unfolded when the oldest living culture in the world was overrun by the world's greatest empire. Seven of Australia's leading historians reveal the true stories of individuals—both black and white—caught in an epic drama of friendship, revenge, loss and victory in Australia's most transformative period of history. Their story begins in 1788 in Warrane, now known as Sydney, with the friendship between an Englishman, Governor Phillip, and the kidnapped warrior Bennelong. It ends in 1992 with Koiki Mabo's legal challenge to the foundation of Australia. By illuminating a handful of extraordinary lives spanning two centuries, First Australians reveals, through their eyes, the events that shaped a new nation. Note: This is the unillustrated version ofFirst Australians.

Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian Devil
Author: Ralph Griffith
Publisher: XAK Media Inc.
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2023-12-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the heart of Tasmania, where ancient forests whisper secrets and shadows dance with the wind, a chilling mystery unfolds, leaving the island community in a state of fear and uncertainty. When three young girls vanish without a trace from the seemingly tranquil town of Hobart, the lives of the island's inhabitants are forever changed. Enter Detective Harry Chin, a seasoned investigator with an unreadable face, and eyes that have witnessed the darkest depths of human nature. Harry has spent his life navigating the labyrinthine world of crime. His unwavering dedication and sharp intellect have made him a formidable force in the pursuit of justice. Ash Friday, a towering six-foot-two Aboriginal with a stoic demeanor and a penchant for vibrant Hawaiian shirts, stands as Harry's steadfast partner. Their contrasting personalities, a blend of seasoned wisdom and fresh perspectives, form an indomitable investigative team. Harry and Ash are summoned to unravel the truth. The island's rugged beauty and close-knit community offer both challenges and potential clues. With each step deeper into the investigation, they uncover a labyrinth of secrets, lies, and hidden connections. Tasmanian Devil is a captivating tale of suspense and intrigue, where the boundaries between reality and myth blur, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Harry and Ash must race against time to find the missing girls before the darkness that has gripped Hobart consumes the entire island.

We Are Australians

We Are Australians
Author: Duncan Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-30
Genre: Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9781742036328

For those born in Australia, it's easy to take citizenship and its responsibilities for granted. But there is much more to being an Australian citizen than having a passport and the right to vote.