A fascinating insight into Aboriginal life in Sydney before, during and after colonisation in 1788, and into the drastic impact of white settlement up to 30 years after colonisation. Drawing on historical, archaeological and environmental records, the author reveals the diversity of Aboriginal life in the Sydney region, describing the different groups and how they lived; the resources available, the foods they ate and their means of obtaining them; their tools weapons and equipment, and how they were made; where they camped; their shelters, clothing a personal adornment; their beliefs, ceremonial life and rituals; as well as their designs and images. This also contains an extensive 'sites-to-visit' supplement, with information on how and where to find some of the places where archaeological evidence can be seen.
- ISBN10 0868406783
- ISBN13 9780868406787
- Publish Date 1 May 2003 (first published 31 August 2002)
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 21 January 2008
- Publish Country AU
- Imprint UNSW Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 264
- Language English