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- Title
THE ABORIGINES OF AUSTRALIA.
- Authors
PORTER, EDWARD G.
- Abstract
The article presents an ethnographic overview of Aboriginal Australians. Description is offered regarding the Australian environment and the physical characteristics of the indigenous peoples. Diverse elements of Aboriginal culture are described in passing, including foodways, customs in family and child rearing, and industry. Further discussion is offered concerning their language, religion, and warfare. Conclusions are also given lamenting their disappearance due to the expansion of the British presence on the continent.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; ABORIGINAL Australians; ETHNOLOGY; FOOD habits; RELIGION; CHILD rearing; ABORIGINAL Australian languages; ABORIGINAL Australian rites &; ceremonies; ABORIGINAL Australian social life &; customs; ABORIGINAL Australian social conditions
- Publication
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, 1890, Vol 6, Issue 3, p303
- ISSN
0044-751X
- Publication type
Article