Book, D W A Baker, The civilised surveyor : Thomas Mitchell and the Australian Aborigines, 1997

Physical description

Thomas Mitchell, surveyor in Sydney from 1827 at the time when Squatters were extending their runs with huge detriment to the Aboriginal population. Mitchell and his men were ambiguous in their treatment of the people. His conviction was in the superiority of the British civilisation.

Inscriptions & markings

Maps, b&w illustrations

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