A 'landmark in Australian anthropology' when it first appeared in 1880, this is the first major analysis of Aboriginal social structure, adopting a model today termed 'social Darwinist'.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

If this is startingly apparent in the cases of those even who have been our cotemporaries, how much more must it be so in the cases of those who have gone hence centuries ago.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1864. Second series. The Photographic Illustrations by Thompson, Sedgfield, Ogle, and Hemphill.

This collection promises an enriching journey through the literary landscapes of the 19th century, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of classic literature and scholars alike.