Triumph in the Tropics by Raphael Cilento (ed.) || First Edition, 1959
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Triumph in the Tropics by Raphael Cilento (ed.) || First Edition, 1959

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This first edition of Triumph in the Tropics by Raphael Cilento (ed.) was published by Smith and Paterson Lt in 1959.

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Description

The Details:
This copy is in good condition. Mild yellowing to the pages. Some aging to the boards. The dust jacket is in good condition. Normal shelf wear.

The Story:
Contains: Early missionary activities in Queensland; p.114; Poisoning of flour left to be stolen by Aborigines; p.151; Details of white men who have lived with natives; p.117; Account of the Aborigines – ecology, food – gathering economy, inventive ability; Early references to natives; Contact and conflict; Black War – Bunya festival described; Reasons for attacks from 1842 onwards; Specific incidents described; Native Mounted Police Force; Mestons report; p.188-9; Islanders of Torres Straits – early contacts; p.189; Government policy on Aborigines; Laws. (National Library)

The Editor:
ir Raphael West Cilento (2 December 1893 – 15 April 1985), often known as “Ray”, was an Australian medical practitioner and public health administrator. (Wiki)