The journey cycles of the Boonwurrung : stories with Boonwurrung language
Briggs, Carolyn, 1948-2014
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Main title:
The journey cycles of the Boonwurrung : stories with Boonwurrung language / by Carolyn Briggs.
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Melbourne Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, 2014
Collation:
xxxi, 50 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Notes:
"This stories edition is adapted from text edition by John O'Meara courtesy Bayside City Council." -- t.p. verso.
Contents:
Introduction to the journey : the Kulin people; the Boonwurrung people -- The journey : the Boomwurrung landscape; The ochre pits; The Natural resources of the Boonwurrung; Bullarto Nye-wiinyth (Plenty of Sun); The journey of Boonwurrung Bagurrk through Bayside; The time of chaos; The time of change; The last Arweets - Derrimut and Benbow; Louisa Briggs - living across two worlds; The Barraeemal (emu); The journey of the Iilk -- Boonerwurrung word list : words in the stories; Boonwurrung seasons; Names and places on Boonwurrung country; Maps.
ISBN:
9780992469610
Dewey class:
305.89915
Language:
English
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Subject:
Derrimut, died 1864Benbow, died 1852Briggs, Louisa, 1836-1925Boonwurrung (Australian people) -- Victoria -- HistoryBoonwurrung (Australian people) -- Victoria -- Social life and customsBoonwurrung (Australian people) -- Victoria -- FolkloreDreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology)Boonwurrung / Boonerwrung / Bunurong language (S35) (Vic SJ55-09)
BRN:
239095
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Indigenous | 305.89915 BRI | Onloan - Due: 21 May 2025 |
| Brighton Library | Local Area Collection | LOC 305.89915 BRI | Not for loan (Set: 31 Oct 2014) |