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Voices Of The Desert (1905)

Voices Of The Desert (1905)

Ernest Favenc

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120952899
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Voices of the Desert is a novel written by Ernest Favenc, first published in 1905. The book tells the story of an Australian explorer named Richard Whitney, who embarks on a journey to the heart of the Australian outback. Along the way, he encounters a group of Aboriginal people who are struggling to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Whitney becomes fascinated by their culture and begins to learn their language, customs, and beliefs. As he spends more time with the Aboriginal people, he uncovers a shocking secret that threatens to destroy their way of life. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and the clash between modernity and tradition. It is a vivid portrayal of life in the Australian outback and a powerful commentary on the impact of European colonization on indigenous cultures.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.

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