Marcia Langton Livres

The second edition of this landmark travel guide, written by one of this country's most highly respected First Nations voices

Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country is a curated guidebook to Indigenous Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. In its pages, respected scholar and author Professor Marcia Langton offers fascinating insights into Indigenous languages and customs, history, native title, art and dance, storytelling, and cultural awareness and etiquette for visitors. There is also a directory of Indigenous tourism experiences, organised by state or territory, covering galleries and festivals, national parks and museums, communities that are open to visitors, as well as tours and performances. This book is essential for anyone travelling around Australia who wants to learn more about the culture that has thrived here for over 50,000 years. It also offers the chance to enjoy tourism opportunities that will show you a different side of this fascinating country -- one that remains dynamic, and is filled with openness and diversity.

The narrative presents a powerful account of the clash between Australia's Indigenous peoples and the British Empire, highlighting the profound impact of colonization on one of the world's oldest cultures. Through the perspective of the first Australians, it captures the dramatic events and emotional turmoil that arose during this pivotal moment in history, illustrating the resilience and strength of a culture facing overwhelming change.

"Long before the British invaded Australia in 1788, first peoples' art traditions flourished for thousands of generations. Their art shaped the continent as we know it today and the societies that thrived here; but it was not regarded as 'fine art' by the settlers until the late 1980s. 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art celebrates the longevity and brilliance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art."--Back cover.

The definitive book that introduces readers from all backgrounds to First Nations histories and cultures.