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ISBN 0855752580
Size = 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
Jack Bohemia was born early last century near Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia, of Jaru & Gooniyandi descent, and was initiated as a Gooniyandi man. For much of his life, until he retired in around 1975, he worked with the WA Police as a tracker, apprehending thieves & murderers, finding lost people, and forcibly removing sick Aboriginal people to hospital.
Jack's work experiences were often extremely violent, and this book contains much that will surprise and horrify, including Jack's own remorse-filled admission of murder. His story is contentious not only because it records the experiences of someone who some might consider to have been a traitor to his own people, but because the role of the Aboriginal police tracker confounds many current stereotypes of Aboriginal - white interaction.
294 pages with photos & maps. Softcover. Ex-Library.
Weight = 800 g
BOOK CONDITION = VERY GOOD
NEW: This book has been designated by the seller as brand new.
FINE: No defects, little usage. Older books may show minor flaws.
VERY GOOD: Shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh. Attractive.
GOOD: Average used book with all pages present. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets.
FAIR: Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May be without endpapers or title page. Markings do not interfere with readability.
POOR: All text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Reading copies and binding copies fall into this category.
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