Project Gutenberg 2018-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 141 Pitts, Herbert Children of Wild Australia Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Children of Wild Australia" by Herbert Pitts is an anthropological account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives, customs, and experiences of Aboriginal children in Australia, shedding light on their cultural practices and the challenges they face in a land that can be both beautiful and harsh. Through vivid descriptions and an ethical lens, the author reflects on the complexities of Indigenous life, providing insights into their upbringing and societal structure. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the environment of wild Australia, characterized by its vast landscapes and unpredictable conditions. Pitts expresses a desire to convey the essence of Aboriginal childhood, reminiscing about his experiences with the children and their resilient spirits amidst adversity. He depicts the harsh realities they face, such as food scarcity due to droughts and the dangers posed by the environment, while also celebrating the beauty of their culture and the depth of their communal ties. The initial chapters outline the historical context of the Aboriginal peoples, touching on their history, social structure, and familial dynamics, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of their daily lives and spiritual beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Aboriginal Australians -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile literature Australia -- Juveile literature DU GN Text Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 157819 2025-07-23T07:30:34.272454 text/html 156179 2018-10-14T15:52:06 text/html 984738 2025-07-23T07:30:37.197472 application/epub+zip 985779 2025-07-23T07:30:34.828481 application/epub+zip 103474 2025-07-23T07:30:34.511038 application/epub+zip 1050221 2025-07-23T07:30:39.199426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1025991 2025-07-23T07:30:36.868446 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145013 2022-09-26T10:05:13.089089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140010 2025-07-23T07:30:33.869457 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 140185 2018-10-14T15:52:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18415 2025-07-23T07:30:39.321430 application/rdf+xml 16558 2025-07-23T07:30:34.585041 image/jpeg 2748 2025-07-23T07:30:34.548453 image/jpeg 52698 2018-10-14T15:52:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 910989 2018-10-14T15:52:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 912227 2025-07-23T07:30:34.310066 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog