Hidden in Plain View: The Aboriginal people of coastal Sydney by Mr Paul Irish (

Description: Hidden in Plain View by Mr Paul Irish Contrary to what you may think, local Aboriginal people did not lose their culture and die out within decades of Governor Phillips arrival in Sydney in 1788. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Contrary to what you may think, local Aboriginal people did not lose their culture and die out within decades of Governor Phillips arrival in Sydney in 1788.Aboriginal people are prominent in accounts of early colonial Sydney, yet we seem to skip a century as they disappear from the historical record, re-emerging early in the twentieth century. What happened to Sydneys indigenous people between the devastating impact of white settlement and increased government intervention a century later?Hidden in Plain View shows that Aboriginal people did not disappear. They may have been ignored in colonial narratives but maintained a strong bond with the coast and its resources and tried to live on their own terms.This original and important book tells this powerful story through individuals, and brings a poorly understood period of Sydneys shared history back into view. Its readers will never look at Sydney in the same way. Paul Irish has breathed new life into people written out of history. Stan Grant This landmark book will open your eyes to the enduring Aboriginal history of Sydney, a story which was there all along, a story that changes everything. Grace Karskens Author Biography Paul Irish is an archaeologist and historian who has spent the past fifteen years working with local Aboriginal people on projects about Sydneys Aboriginal archaeology and history. He has worked on the presentation of Aboriginal history at Sydney Living Museums, and has also contributed to the Dictionary of Sydney and the City of Sydney Barani website. He regularly lectures on Aboriginal history and archaeology at the University of New South Wales and Sydney University and has given many public lectures and talks. Review "Paul Irish has breathed new life into people written out of history."- STAN GRANT "This landmark book will open your eyes to the enduring Aboriginal history of Sydney, a story which was there all along, a story that changes everything." - GRACE KARSKENS Long Description Contrary to what you may think, local Aboriginal people did not lose their culture and die out within decades of Governor Phillips arrival in Sydney in 1788. Aboriginal people are prominent in accounts of early colonial Sydney, yet we seem to skip a century as they disappear from the historical record, re-emerging early in the twentieth century. What happened to Sydneys indigenous people between the devastating impact of white settlement and increased government intervention a century later? Hidden in Plain View shows that Aboriginal people did not disappear. They may have been ignored in colonial narratives but maintained a strong bond with the coast and its resources and tried to live on their own terms. This original and important book tells this powerful story through individuals, and brings a poorly understood period of Sydneys shared history back into view. Its readers will never look at Sydney in the same way. Paul Irish has breathed new life into people written out of history. - Stan Grant This landmark book will open your eyes to the enduring Aboriginal history of Sydney, a story which was there all along, a story that changes everything. - Grace Karskens Details ISBN1742235115 Pages 240 Publisher NewSouth Publishing Year 2017 ISBN-10 1742235115 ISBN-13 9781742235110 Format Paperback Imprint NewSouth Publishing Place of Publication Sydney, NSW Country of Publication Australia Publication Date 2017-05-01 Subtitle The Aboriginal people of coastal Sydney DEWEY 994.410049915 Short Title Hidden in Plain View Language English UK Release Date 2017-05-01 NZ Release Date 2017-05-01 Author Mr Paul Irish Audience General Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2017-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101162087;

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