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Hello all,
It is that time again for the book of the week. This week we have chosen something in the spirit of Harmony Day.
Our ‘Book of the Week’ review was kindly contributed by Tarli Logan, our fantastic work experience volunteer. Tarli was with us over the last 2 weeks and proved to be an able and hardworking young man. He was definitely a pleasure to have in our library.
The Australian People: an encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins., edited by James Jupp. Call No. 305.80994/AUST
"Only one Australian in a hundred can claim local ancestry before 1788. One in five Australians was not born in Australia, and a further one in five has parents who were born overseas. Of the remaining majority, most are descended from those who arrived during the earlier part of the twentieth century. Thus the history of Australia is not the same as the history of Australians". [James Jupp, editor, The Australian People]
Documenting the dramatic history of Australian settlement, The Australian People describes the rich ethnic and cultural inheritance of the nation through the contributions of its people. It is one of the largest reference works of its kind, with approximately 250 contributors and almost one million words.
The bulk of the book is an A-Z reference of the different ethnic groups who have settled in Australia. There are also three shorter sections: a summary of Australian settlement, Australian Aborigines, and issues concerning immigrants and immigration.
Although slightly daunting at first glance, The Australian People makes for fascinating reading. It shows what a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds we Australians are. As a reference, it is invaluable, but if you’re just looking for information on your Bulgarian ancestors, this is the book for you.
As always, it is available for loan at the Grafton TAFE Library.
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