Travel and adventure in Northern Queensland / by Arthur C. Bicknell ; with illustrations by J.B. Clark from sketches by the author
- Bib ID:
- 331938
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Bicknell, Arthur C
- Description:
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- London ; New York : Longmans, Green, 1895
- xvi, 219 pages, [24] pages of plates : illustrations, 1 portrait ; 23 cm.
- Summary:
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Method of tree-climbing with aid of kamin; Nollanolla described; p.58; Collection & preparation of ants eggs & beetles as food; p.95; Contact with natives on Gilbert R., notes on scarification, fire-making; General remarks on lack of clothing, role of women, diseases & cures; method of cooking; burial customs in detail cremation in some areas; fear of spirits; cannibalism practised; duties of women outlined Mitchell R. area; Gilbert R. - huts described, smoking, songs, basketry, medicine men, fishing & weapons; Prince of Wales Is. - scarification of bodies, exhibition of spearthrowing.
- Cited In:
- Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia, 7009
- Subject:
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- Bicknell, Arthur C
- Aboriginal Australians -- Queensland, Northern -- Social life and customs
- Gold mines and mining -- Queensland, Northern
- Weapons - Spears
- Technology - Fire - Fire making
- Technology - Tools
- Religion - After death beliefs
- Indigenous knowledge - Health and medicine
- Costume and clothing
- Cannibalism
- Health - Treatments - Traditional - Clever people
- Substance use - Smoking / Tobacco
- Art - Sand and ground design
- Ceremonies
- Weapons - Clubs and fighting sticks
- Death - Mortuary / funeral ceremonies - Cremation
- Music - Vocal
- Hunting, gathering and fishing - Tree climbing
- Performing arts
- Environment - Land management - Fire
- Art - Crafts - Baskets and basketmaking
- Food - Insects
- Hunting
- Death - Mortuary / funeral ceremonies - Tree and platform burial
- Gathering - Insects - Ants and termites
- Fishing
- Health - Physiology and diseases
- Body - Scarification
- Gender relations - Division of labour
- Housing - Shelters
- Queensland, Northern -- Description and travel -- 1851-1900
- Mitchell River (Qld NW Cape York SD54, SE54, SE55)
- Muralag / Prince of Wales Island (Qld TSI SC54-11)
- Gilbert River (Qld Gulf SE54-03, SE54-07, SE54-12)
- Cairns (NE Qld SE55-02)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Clark, J. B
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Created/Published Date is Before 1955
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1895
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1895
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