The protectors : a journey through whitefella past / Stephen Gray.
| Author/creator | Gray, Stephen, 1966- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2011. |
| Description | 296 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The meaning of saying sorry -- Of long-grassers and pioneers -- The crusader and the gifted little Prof -- The mosted hated man in the Territory -- Muscular Christianity -- Like other Australians -- Whether old men forget -- Giese's empire -- The poison closet -- Of stray threads, loose ends and the effort to tie up the past -- Notes on the duties and powers of protectors -- |
| Abstract | This winner of the Iremonger Award for Writing on Public Issues is a beautifully and languidly written exploration of a little understood aspect of Australian history, and a personal discovery of the men who were the Northern Territory's protectors of Aboriginal welfare. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9781741759914 |
| ISBN | 1741759919 (pbk) |
| Stock number | 83 Alexander St Crows Nest NSW 2065 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DU124.C45 G739 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |