Pioneer Women of the Bush and Outback
| By | Jennifer Isaacs |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Page Extent | 256 |
| Book Size | 298 x 211 x 15 mm (H x W x D) |
| Imprint | New Holland Publishers |
| Release Date | 1 Apr 2009 |
| Subject Classification | Local interest, family history & nostalgia / Nostalgia: general |
Pioneer Women of the Bush and the Outback explores the experiences of the women who struggled to support their families and shape the country
This book is a fascinating insight into the daily lives of women from a variety of backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Chinese, Indian and German woman. Pioneer Women provides a unique portrait of how women set up and ran their remote bush homes and the work they did outside the home - shearing, droving, managing properties, teaching and governessing. Includes a wealth of photographs contributed by museums and descendants of many of the pioneers,
Jennifer Isaacs AM
Jennifer Isaacs is a prominent Australian writer, art consultant and independent curator. A pioneer in moves to gain respect for Aboriginal culture, she is the author of seminal books on Aboriginal art, religion, plant use, food, medicine and oral history. In 2003 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work promoting Aboriginal culture and assisting Aboriginal artists.
