Book, Tarcoola Press, Birrarung Database compiled by Mick Woiwod, 2012

Historical information

A compilation of Woiwod's research material, with information on the history of the Wurundjeri people of the Yarra Valley, from the time of first European contact. Its prime focus is the Yarra River as it has been understood by its Wurundjeri people. Includes a compilation of those difficult to locate "brief snatches of the action" collated under headings with in each instance, the provenance as to source and / or author included. Themes include: agriculture, law, ceremony, language, reconciliation, retribution, lifestyle, art & craft, climate, personalities, disease, death and the river's flora and fauna.
Sister publication to "Coranderrk database".

Physical description

318 pages : illustrations, maps ; 30 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/​4 in.)
PDF or Microsoft Office Word 97-2003.

Inscriptions & markings

ISBN 9780987157423

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