About the author; Title page; Dedication; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Preface; Map; 1 TWO TRADITIONS OF THE SEA; 2 SALTWATER PEOPLES; 3 SEASCAPE AND MEMORY; 4 LIVING CONNECTIONS; 5 SEA DREAMINGS AND SEAMARKS; 6 OWNING AND BELONGING; 7 THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS; 8 FLINDERS' JOURNEY INTO SEA SPACE; 9 WAVES OF MEMORY; 10 OLD TRADITIONS, NEW WAYS; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index
Summary
A fascinating insight into the culture of the saltwater peoples of the northern Australian coasts; their profound knowledge of and attachment to their sea country; how this has endured despite dislocation and repression, and how this has shaped their values and relationship with territory
Notes
More information on James Bennett Etitle may be found at http://www.bennett.com.au
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-295) and index
