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Native tribes of south-east Australia [cd-rom] / by Alfred William Howitt.
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TitleNative tribes of south-east Australia [cd-rom] / by Alfred William Howitt.DescriptionReproduced exactly as it was first published in 1904, this groundbreaking work of pioneer anthropologist Alfred William Howitt (1830-1908) continues to provide a vital foundation for understanding the many and varied cultures of Indigenous Australian peoples today. Howitt's research is based on 40 years of work which commenced with explorations in central Australia. The book looks at the origins of Aborigines in Tasmania and Australia, and covers topics such as: tribal organisation; social organisation; relationship terms and marriage rules; tribal government; medicine and magic; beliefs and burial practices; initiation ceremonies; trade and barter; various customs.Personal authorHowitt, A. W. (Alfred William), 1830-1908Corporate authorArchive Digital Books AustralasiaImprint[Modbury, S. Aust.] : Archive Digital Books Australasia, c2010.LanguageEnglishRecord typeDocumentFormat typeCD-ROMFormat description1 computer optical disc (CD-ROM) ; 4 3/4 in.NotesTitle from disc label.; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that at this presentation has images and/or voices of persons who may now be deceased.; Electronic version of print publication.; Originally published London : Macmillan, 1904.System detailsSystem requirements: Adobe Reader 6 or later is recommended.ISBN9781742227894
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Native tribes of south-east Australia [cd-rom] / by Alfred William Howitt.. Moreton Bay Our Story, accessed 31/05/2026, https://ourstory.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/4249
