The Captive White Woman of Gipps Land

Download or read book The Captive White Woman of Gipps Land written by Julie E. Carr and published by Melbourne University. This book was released on 2001 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examination of the rumour turned legend that a white woman was kidnapped by Aborigines in the Gipps Land bush during the 1840s. Emphasises the legend's role as a justification for the settlers to go out and clear the land of 'savages'. Explores contemporary concerns about Australian identity and black-white relations. Uses the legend as a case study of settler society colonisation in its treatment of indigenous peoples and its political development. Includes maps, illustrations, notes, bibliography and index. Author has a PhD in English and has published various articles in scholarly journals, including a number on this legend.