Dark Emu: Aboriginal Australia and the birth of agriculture

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Book Synopsis: Contradicts the conventional wisdom that native peoples were primitive hunter-gatherersHistory has portrayed Australia’s First Peoples, the Aboriginals, as hunter-gatherers who lived on an empty, uncultivated land. History is wrong.

In this seminal book, Bruce Pascoe uncovers evidence that long before the arrival of white men, Aboriginal people across the continent were building dams and wells; planting, irrigating, and harvesting seeds, and then preserving the surplus and storing it in houses, sheds, or secure vessels; and creating elaborate cemeteries and manipulating the landscape. All of these behaviors were inconsistent with the hunter-gatherer tag, which turns out have been a convenient lie that worked to justify dispossession.

Using compelling evidence from the records and diaries of early Australian explorers and colonists, he reveals that Aboriginal systems of food production and land management have been blatantly understated in modern retellings of early Aboriginal history, and that a new look at Australia’s past is required—for the benefit of all Australians.

Dark Emu, a bestseller in Australia, won both the Book of the Year Award and the Indigenous Writer’s Prize in the 2016 New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards.

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Discover the untold story of Australia's Aboriginal people with Dark Emu: Aboriginal Australia and the birth of agriculture. Contradicting the conventional wisdom that Aboriginals were primitive hunter-gatherers, this groundbreaking book by Bruce Pascoe reveals a hidden history of ancient agricultural practices and sophisticated land management.

Uncover the truth about Aboriginal culture and their deep connection to the land. Aboriginal people were not only surviving, but thriving, long before the arrival of white settlers. They were building dams and wells, planting and harvesting seeds, and storing surplus food in houses and sheds. These thriving agricultural practices were conveniently overlooked in mainstream historical narratives.

Through extensive research and exploration of early Australian records, Pascoe unveils the rich legacy of Aboriginal food production and land management. Dark Emu challenges our preconceived notions of indigenous cultures and sheds light on a hidden history that has been overlooked for too long.

This eye-opening book has captivated readers all over Australia, earning accolades such as the prestigious Book of the Year Award and the Indigenous Writer's Prize. Now, it's time for the world to learn the truth. Don't miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge and challenge your understanding of Australia's past.

Embrace a new perspective and discover the incredible story of Aboriginal Australia by grabbing your copy of Dark Emu today. To learn more about this fascinating book, click here.

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