Black But Comely

Black But Comely: Or Glimpses Of Aboriginal Life In Australia is a book written by John Brown Gribble and published in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the author’s experiences living among the Aboriginal people of Australia during the late 19th century. Gribble, a Christian missionary, spent many years working with the Aboriginal people and his book offers a unique perspective on their culture, customs, and way of life. Throughout the book, Gribble provides a vivid description of the Aboriginal people’s daily life, including their hunting and gathering practices, their social structures, and their spiritual beliefs. He also discusses the impact of European colonization on the Aboriginal people and the challenges they faced as a result. In addition to his observations of the Aboriginal people, Gribble also shares his personal experiences as a missionary and the challenges he faced in trying to convert the Aboriginal people to Christianity. He also discusses the role of education in helping the Aboriginal people adapt to the changing world around them. Overall, Black But Comely: Or Glimpses Of Aboriginal Life In Australia is a fascinating and informative account of the Aboriginal people’s way of life during a pivotal time in Australian history. It offers a valuable insight into their culture and traditions, as well as the impact of European colonization on their lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.