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Sydney: Lansdowne Press, 1987. 2.1 kg.; 304 pp, bibliography, chapter notes, index, colour plates and photography throughout make this book an ideal teaching tool. Brown boards with gilt writing on front panel and on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Rubbing of the base edge of the boards. Photographic dustwrapper. The dust jacket has a close tear on the front fold, and gives a general impression of tiredness. Previous owner's name in texta on the front end page. This book is the first history of the aboriginal people as told by the aboriginal storytellers. Through myths and legends it tells of the dreamtime and how the spirit ancestors created the animals and plants and gave birth to the people who formed the earliest population, and tells how these same spirit ancestors taught the aboriginal people how to behave towards one another, setting the pattern of traditional aboriginal culture which has survived 40,000 years. Throughout the book colour photographs give visual pointers to the myths being discussed. The rock paintings are very well represented. Digital image available upon request. Please note that this book will weigh more than 1 kg packed, and extra postage will be requested for delivery outside of Australia.. First Edition. Boards. Good/Reasonable. Folio - up to 15" tall. Australiana.