Biography & Memoir History Australiana
The Fabrication of Aboriginal History Volume One: Van Diemen’s Land by Keith Windschuttle ignites debate among Australian history buffs with its hardcover, illustrated presentation from Macleay Press. This 2002 first edition weighs in at 460 pages and arrives wrapped in an unclipped dust jacket, perfect for collectors of Tasmanian or Aboriginal history.
Inside, clean, crisp pages free of marks or dog-ears testify to careful shelf life in a smoke-free home, while the tight binding ensures the book feels as fresh as the day it was printed. Windschuttle’s meticulous research and archival images bring nineteenth-century Van Diemen’s Land into sharp focus for young adult and adult readers alike.
Whether you’re completing a set on Australian cultural studies or diving into the contested narratives surrounding Tasmanian Aboriginals, this volume offers a provocative, well-preserved cornerstone for any Australiana or true-stories library.