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Wandering Girl by Glenyse Ward (Paperback, 1987)Signed
By Glenyse Ward
1987 • Hardcover • Pascoe Publishing
Description
Title: Wandering Girl
Author/Publisher: Glenyse Ward, Pascoe Publishing
Publication Year: 1987
Format: 160-page Signed Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Synopsis
"Wandering Girl" is the powerful and poignant memoir by acclaimed Indigenous Australian author Glenyse Ward. First published in 1987, this volume represents a significant contribution to Australian literature, offering an unflinching look at personal experience.
As a key work within the genres of biography and true stories, Ward's narrative delves into her lived experiences, making it a valuable resource for Women's Studies and broader social science discourse. This particular edition is a reprint and bears the author's signature, adding to its distinction.
- A Glimpse into Personal History: Glenyse Ward recounts her personal journey, providing readers with an intimate and unvarnished account of life as an Indigenous Australian woman in the mid-20th century, a compelling personal memoir.
- Social Commentary and Women's Studies: Beyond a personal narrative, "Wandering Girl" serves as an important text for understanding social issues and Indigenous experiences in Australia, making it a critical piece for discussions in Women's Studies and social science.
- Signed by the Author: This specific hardcover reprint includes the authentic signature of Glenyse Ward, offering a direct connection to the author and enhancing its appeal for collectors of signed literary works.
As a vintage, signed hardcover reprint of a seminal Australian memoir, "Wandering Girl" holds considerable appeal for collectors of Indigenous Australian literature and those interested in significant autobiographical works.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9780731616237 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Pascoe Publishing |
| Year | 1987 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Type | Textbook |
| Genre | Biographies & True Stories |
| Signed | Yes |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Subject | Personal Memoirs, Women's Studies |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Wandering Girl |
| Item Width | 5.9 in |
| Item Length | 8.3 in |
| Personalised | No |
| Subject Area | Biography & Autobiography, Social Science |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Fiction |
| Publication Name | Wanderin Girl |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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