Where the Ancestors Walked

Download or read book Where the Ancestors Walked written by Philip A. Clarke and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Philip Clarke has penned an insightful and wide-ranging account of Australia's Aboriginal cultures from a perspective of great learning and insider privilege. It's an immensely significant work, revealing the extraordinary richness of one of the world's oldest continuous cultures.' Tim Flannery, author of The Future Eaters. Since their arrival many thousands of years ago, Australia's Aboriginal people have developed a unique, rich and elaborate way of life. With a deep spiritual attachment to land and a strong sense of community, they have drawn on tradition to respond to new situations. In.