Through Their Eyes: An Historical Record of the Aboriginal People of Victoria
Australian History Social History Reference Indigenous Studies Adult Education Oral History Cultural Heritage Victorian Aboriginal History
“Through Their Eyes: An Historical Record of the Aboriginal People of Victoria” is a scarce 1994 first-edition paperback produced by Museum Victoria’s Aboriginal Studies Department. In only 150 pages it distils rare oral histories, early colonial records and newly-translated Koorie testimonies to create a concise yet authoritative reference that teachers, students and family historians reach for first when tracing Victorian Aboriginal lineages or preparing cultural-heritage reports. Because the print-run was small and most copies went straight into Australian classrooms, well-preserved examples now seldom appear on the collector market.
What makes this title so valuable is its uniquely Victorian focus. Rather than a sweeping national overview, the authors map the Port Phillip Protectorate era, pre-contact clan boundaries, and the survival stories of Gunditjmara, Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung and other nations, all anchored by historic photographs, language lists and location maps that are still cited in Native Title research. Adult learners and young adults alike appreciate the clear layout—each double-page spread functions as a stand-alone case study—while cultural-heritage professionals flag it as a quick-access primer that dovetails with more academic tomes.
Collectors searching for “Aboriginal history textbook first edition,” “Museum Victoria Aboriginal Studies,” or “Victorian Indigenous culture reference” consistently rank this ISBN 0730648370 among their top wants. This copy grades very good: no ex-library marks, no inscriptions, binding square, pages crisp, only light shelf evidence. Secure it now to add a trusted, out-of-print source to your Australiana, Indigenous studies or local-history shelf.
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