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Sprigg Salon | Book launch - Dirrayawadha by Anita Heiss

Sprigg Salon | Book launch - Dirrayawadha by Anita Heiss

Starts: Monday, 19 August 2024
Ends: Monday, 19 August 2024
Join South Australian Museum's researcher in Aboriginal Material and Culture, Dr Jared Thomas in conversation with award-winning author Dr Anita Heiss as they discuss her latest book. From the bestselling author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) comes another groundbreaking historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the frontier wars. Dirrayawadha (Rise Up) shows the resistance leader Windradyne as the remarkable figure he was and surrounds him with fascinating figures otherwise lost to history. With irresistible imagination and verve, as well as a deep desire for truth telling, Anita Heiss’s novels are re-peopling our past and breathing new life into the Australian historical epic. Books are available for purchase and signing after the presentation - preorder your book at the checkout.
Add to Calendar 2024-08-19 12:00 am 2024-08-19 12:00 am Sprigg Salon | Book launch - Dirrayawadha by Anita Heiss Join South Australian Museum's researcher in Aboriginal Material and Culture, Dr Jared Thomas in conversation with award-winning author Dr Anita Heiss as they discuss her latest book. From the bestselling author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) comes another groundbreaking historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the frontier wars. Dirrayawadha (Rise Up) shows the resistance leader Windradyne as the remarkable figure he was and surrounds him with fascinating figures otherwise lost to history. With irresistible imagination and verve, as well as a deep desire for truth telling, Anita Heiss’s novels are re-peopling our past and breathing new life into the Australian historical epic. Books are available for purchase and signing after the presentation - preorder your book at the checkout. North Terrace, Adelaide , SA , 5000 , Australia
North Terrace, Adelaide , SA , 5000 , Australia
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