Macassan history and heritage : journeys, encounters and influences

Macassan history and heritage journeys, encounters and influences

This book presents inter-disciplinary perspectives on the maritime journeys of the Macassan trepangers who sailed in fleets of wooden sailing vessels known as praus from the port city of Makassar in southern Sulawesi to the northern Australian coastline.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Clark, Marshall Alexander, author (author), Clark, Marshall Alexander, editor (editor), May, Sally K., editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory : ANU E Press [2013]
Subjects:
Aboriginal Australians > History.
Makasar (Indonesian people) > Australia, Northern > History.
Fishers > Indonesia > History.
Aboriginal Australians > Australia, Northern > Foreign influences.
Settlement and contacts - Macassans and Indonesians.
Australia > Discovery and exploration.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009423254806719
Description
Summary:This book presents inter-disciplinary perspectives on the maritime journeys of the Macassan trepangers who sailed in fleets of wooden sailing vessels known as praus from the port city of Makassar in southern Sulawesi to the northern Australian coastline.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (244 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781922144973

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