Bush Foods: Arrernte Foods from Central Australia By Margaret Kemarre Turner, John Henderson
2005 | 80 Pages | ISBN: 0949659908 | PDF | 10 MB
From the complex, ritual preparation and distribution of a kangaroo, to the simplicity of enjoying the sweet nectar dripping from a corkwood blossom, Bush Foods describes the traditional foods of the Arrernte of Central Australia. Margaret Kemarre Turner, a respected Arrernte woman, reveals in her own language a resourceful people with an intimate knowledge of their country. Her words are illustrated by Shawn Dobson, a talented young Arrernte artist. As well as providing valuable cultural information, Bush Foods can be used as a resource for language learners.