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 Australia’s First Nations cultures on the eve of European arrival. In just 109 pages it blends archaeology, geography and cultural studies to show how people thrived for millennia.

This vintage Oxford University Press reference is enriched with maps, photos and line drawings that bring traditional life into focus for senior students, educators and collectors of Australian history. The clear, accessible text makes it ideal for classroom use or quick, authoritative consultation.

The copy carries gentle ex-library signs: a discreet inner-cover sticker and ownership stamp, plus a personalised inscription that adds character without obscuring text. It remains tightly bound and unmarked, stored smoke-free and ready for shelf or study.

Collectors seeking antiquarian Australiana, teachers after reliable Aboriginal culture resources, or readers curious about pre-1788 Australia will appreciate this affordable, gently loved edition.