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'The harsh, beautiful landscape of Western Australia's Pilbara region has been home to the Guruma people for thousands of years. In this book the Guruma elders share stories of the land and the way they have lived there, revealing the richness and ingenuity of daily life in an uncompromising landscape. Traditional ways and customs, Dreamtime stories and religious beliefs are described here, alongside photographs that bring country to life and show the importance of cultural sites. These stories were collected for the benefit of Guruma children yet to be born. They tell of the strength and vitality of Guruma culture and the fundamental signficance of the traditional relationship with the land in a way that will enrich the understanding of readers everywhere. Source: http://catdir.loc.gov/ (Sighted 25/03/10)
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Dedication: In memory of Judy July, Algy Paterson and Gordon Lockyer, who did not see this project finished.
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Contents indexed selectively.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Alice Springs,
Southern Northern Territory,
Northern Territory,:IAD Press
, 2001 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- How the Echidna Got His Spines : Punishment, single work prose dreaming story (p. 27)
- The Travels of Pannawonica Hill, single work prose dreaming story (p. 33)
- How the Swan Wanted to keep the Firestick for Himself, single work prose dreaming story (p. 33)
- Which Tree Should be Used for Burials, single work prose dreaming story (p. 41)
- The Finch and the Bowerbird : Creation of a Song, single work prose dreaming story (p. 68)
- The Turkey and the Emu, single work prose dreaming story (p. 79-80)
- How the Rock Python Lost His Teeth, single work prose dreaming story (p. 81)
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