AN ATTEMPT TO EAT THE MOON - Australian Aboriginal Legends HC, 1958, 1st Ed
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"The fifteen Australian aboriginal legends in this book come from the now extinct Dordenup tribe of South Western Australia, among the remnants of whom Dr Buller-Murphy spent her childhood. There is a simplicity and sometimes a grimness about them which recalls the legends of the Northern Hemisphere, giving them and authentic folklore flavour which is usually absent from the fairy-tales foisted on the younger generation by many well-meaning writers of children's books.
The drawings ...by Elizabeth Durack catch the spirit of the legends and greatly enliven the narrative. Her understanding of the Aborigines is revealed in every line."
Published by georgian House 1958 Hardcover – Near Fine. Dustjacket – Very Good. Not price clipped. 1st EditionBook has 52 clean cream pages with colour & b/w drawings. No Markings, Name or inscriptions. No shelfwear to book.Brown boards with clear brown lettering. Leading edges intact.Binding tight. D/J - rubbing to spine and back cover a little dirty. see PicksBook 24 x 18.5 x 1 cmWeight 360 gms
The drawings ...by Elizabeth Durack catch the spirit of the legends and greatly enliven the narrative. Her understanding of the Aborigines is revealed in every line."
Published by georgian House 1958 Hardcover – Near Fine. Dustjacket – Very Good. Not price clipped. 1st EditionBook has 52 clean cream pages with colour & b/w drawings. No Markings, Name or inscriptions. No shelfwear to book.Brown boards with clear brown lettering. Leading edges intact.Binding tight. D/J - rubbing to spine and back cover a little dirty. see PicksBook 24 x 18.5 x 1 cmWeight 360 gms
