Before The Invasion Aboriginal Life To 1788

Education & Reference History Australiana

Before the Invasion Aboriginal Life to 1788 by historian Isobel White is a concise, illustrated 1981 paperback that maps daily life, trade routes and cultural landscapes across the continent on the eve of European arrival. At 109 pages it serves as an accessible reference for students, collectors and anyone curious about pre-contact Australia.

The volume carries the dignified marks of a well-loved ex-library copy: a discreet inner-cover sticker, ownership stamp on the title page, and a personalised inscription that adds character without obscuring text. Oxford University Press production and clear line drawings keep the content crisp despite its vintage status.

Ideal for shelves devoted to Australian history, cultural studies or antiquarian Australiana, this copy is clean, smoke-free and ready for another reader to explore Aboriginal society before 1788.