Classic book first published in 1938 by A P Elkin, Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney. On offer is a fourth edition of the book, 1970 reprint, Angus & Robertson, Sydney.
Comprehensive anthropological study with sections on Aboriginal antiquity, their life living off the land, the tribe - gatherings, language, names, customs and more, the family and other relations, music, dancing, totemism, secret life and initiation, medicine-men and magic, art and ritual and much more.
Colour frontis, some b&w plates - unfortunately most of the b&w plates have been removed, and family tree diagram.
Ex-library with first free end page removed and missing most of the b&w plates. Some pencil marks inside. Pages & binding good. Hardcover with dj, 699 gms, 393 pages.
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