Claiming a Continent: A History of Australia Book

Day freely discusses the story of possession,dispossession,and proprietorship that has seized Australian continent since the first English settlers claimed the land as their own in 1770.By drawing upon scholarly research,sociological study, and historical precedent,Day creates an accurate portrait of the Australian People as they have co-existed since the middle of the 18th century.He peppers his study with examples that force the reader to acknowledge that age-old battle between the races remains fresh and contemporary.One of David Day's focal points is the recent appropriation of Aboriginal Art and culture by white Australians searching for a sense of ethnicity.The narrative moves cleanly and consistently from the past to the present day with a style that is accessible to the casual reader and informative to the expert.