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Aboriginal Australians' achievements over tens of thousands of years are examined, challenging earlier dismissive assessments of indigenous society. The account explores sophisticated land management practices, complex social structures, ingenious technologies adapted to diverse environments, and sustainable resource use across the continent. Hunting techniques, tool-making, fire management, trade networks, spiritual beliefs, and the remarkable adaptation to Australia's challenging landscapes demonstrate the success and ingenuity of Aboriginal cultures before European contact.
TITLE: Triumph of the Nomads: A History of Ancient Australia. Second-hand SECONDHAND
AUTHOR: Geoffrey Blainey
PUBLISHER: Macmillan
DATE PUBLISHED: 1975
PLACE PUBLISHED: Australia
PAGES: 285
BINDING: Hardcover with dust jacket
LANGUAGE: English
DIMENSIONS: 22 x 15 x 2.5 cm
WEIGHT: 0.580 kg