The Original Australians: Story of the Aboriginal People »

Josephine Flood is a prominent archaeologist, a former director of the Aboriginal heritage section of the Australian Heritage Commission, and a recipient of the Centenary Medal. She is the author of Archaeology of the Dreamtime and The Riches of Ancient Australia.

Offering insight into the life and experiences of the world’s oldest culture, this account of Australia’s Aboriginal history spans the mythologies of the Dreamtime through the modern-day problems within the community. Culture and history enthusiasts will get answers to such questions as Where did the Aborigines come from and when? How did they survive in such a harsh environment? and What was the traditional role of Aboriginal women? This story emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of the Aboriginal people, especially throughout their relationship with the Europeans who eventually colonized the continent.