Aboriginal Words of Australia
$22.99
ISBN
9781876334161
By | A.W. Reed |
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Format | Paperback / softback |
Page Extent | 124 |
Book Size | 197 x 128 x 8 mm (H x W x D) |
Imprint | Reed New Holland |
Release Date | 1 Jun 1998 |
Subject Classification | Society & culture: general / Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge / Folklore, myths & legends |
Aboriginal Words of Australia is a fascinating reference for anyone interested in knowing more about the original inhabitants of this vast continent.
This book offers Aboriginal words from around Australia arranged alphabetically in two sections, English-Aboriginal and Aboriginal-English, and includes a small selection of common phrases and sentences.
A. W. Reed
Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979) was aprolific New Zealand publisher and author.
With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māoriand Australian Aboriginal cultures.