Straight out Man: Pastor F.W. Albrecht and Central Australian Aborigines by Barbara Henson - 1995-02-01

Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. 1994. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 313 pages. . Reprint. Softcover.

Melbourne Univ Pr, 1995. Paperback. New. reprinted edition edition. 348 pages. 9.20x5.90x0.90 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Central Australia and its oldest mission, Hermannsburg, have long been a potent arena for the encounter between Australia's indigenous people and the European newcomers. The life of Hermannsburg's longest serving superintendent, F. W. Albrecht, vividly details much of that encounter, beginning in the 1920s when Aborigines were thought to be a dying race, with governments and public largely indifferent to their fate. Described by some as Australia's greatest missionary, Albrecht battled to gain secure reserves on traditional lands, and to foster Aboriginal education, employment and leadership. Prominent figures crossed his path- Flynn of the Inland,T. G. H. Strehlow-and Albert Namatjira, in whose life and painting Albrecht played a key role. Aboriginal recollections punctuate the story, providing a rare glimpse into Aboriginal thoughts and feelings for Albrecht himself and the events surrounding them. And at the centre is a man of great personal commitment,… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.