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Tasmania: Women, History, Books and Places (Of Islands & Women)
Susanna Hoe
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Description for Tasmania: Women, History, Books and Places (Of Islands & Women)
Paperback. The first aboriginal woman to be named in exploration literature is Ouray-Ouray; the best known is Trukanini, erroneously called the last Tasmanian when she died in 1876. This book gathers together these strands, and that of a vibrant women's literature, linking them to place - an island of still unspoilt beauty and unique flora and fauna. Series: Of Islands & Women S. Num Pages: 440 pages, 2 maps, 52 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBFT; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJM; HBLL; HBLW; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 144 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704.
In 1792 Louise Girardin - disguised as a French sailor - was the first white woman to visit Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). She was followed by Martha Hayes who stepped ashore in 1803 among the first women settlers and convicts; she was the pregnant 16 year-old mistress of their leader. But Aboriginal women had already lived on the island for perhaps 40,000 years. The first to be named in exploration literature is Ouray-Ouray; the best known is Trukanini, erroneously called the last Tasmanian when she died in 1876. In the 1970s, Aboriginal rights became a live issue, often with women ... Read more
In 1792 Louise Girardin - disguised as a French sailor - was the first white woman to visit Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). She was followed by Martha Hayes who stepped ashore in 1803 among the first women settlers and convicts; she was the pregnant 16 year-old mistress of their leader. But Aboriginal women had already lived on the island for perhaps 40,000 years. The first to be named in exploration literature is Ouray-Ouray; the best known is Trukanini, erroneously called the last Tasmanian when she died in 1876. In the 1970s, Aboriginal rights became a live issue, often with women ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Women's History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Of Islands & Women S.
Condition
New
Weight
703g
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780954405663
SKU
V9780954405663
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-2
Reviews for Tasmania: Women, History, Books and Places (Of Islands & Women)
'Gently, stealthily, step by step, Susanna Hoe's narrative moves as a bright light shining into the dark history of Tasmanian Women.' - Carmel Bird 'Susanna Hoe's thorough research allows her to write a fascinating story of women in Tasmania. You can enjoy following her itineraries around the island and be amazed by the information about a multitude of women.' - ... Read more