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Daisy Bates

    This author is renowned for literary works deeply inspired by the Australian desert. Her writing delves into the human psyche, exploring the complexities of relationships within harsh environments. With a unique narrative style and a keen eye for life in remote landscapes, she draws readers into a world of emotion and reflection. Her prose is characterized by raw honesty and a poetic beauty that leaves a lasting impact.

    Jazz Age Fashion
    The Passing of the Aborigines
    The Passing of the Aborigines
    • The Passing of the Aborigines

      • 148 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The biography explores the life of Daisy May Bates, an influential Irish-Australian journalist and welfare advocate, who dedicated herself to the study of Aboriginal culture and society. Known as "Kabbarli" among Indigenous communities, her work reflects a deep respect and connection to the people and their traditions. The narrative highlights her contributions to journalism and social welfare, as well as her unique perspective as a lifelong learner of Aboriginal customs.

      The Passing of the Aborigines
    • The Passing of the Aborigines

      A Lifetime Spent Among the Natives of Australia

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      As an amateur anthropologist and the officially designated "Protector of Aborigines," Daisy Bates offers a unique perspective on the Aboriginal people of Australia. Her insights and experiences provide a rich and authentic exploration of their culture and heritage, making this work a significant contribution to the understanding of Aboriginal life and history.

      The Passing of the Aborigines
    • Jazz Age Fashion

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This lavish volume invites the reader into the glamorous fashions of the 1920s. To coincide with the release of the film The Great Gatsby, we are pleased to offer Jazz Age Fashion at a new lower price. This stunning volume highlights the best of the collection, scaling the heights of Jazz Age fashion with chapters on sequined dresses, cocktail wear, bridge coats, opera coats, evening jackets, and house coats. With sumptuous still-life photographs of rare and precious beaded dresses, feathered capes, and silky kimonos, highlighting the craftsmanship and ornamentation of each piece, this is a must-have book for collectors, connoisseurs, and those who believe in evening style.

      Jazz Age Fashion