The Songlines book cover

Essential Indigenous Australia Classic

Travel Writing

The Songlines

by

Bruce Chatwin provides a fascinating background to indigenous Australian life.


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About the book

The songlines are the invisible pathways that criss-cross Australia, tracks connecting communities and following ancient boundaries. Along these lines, Aboriginals passed the songs which revealed the creation of the land and the secrets of its past. In this magical account, Chatwin recalls his travels across the length and breadth of Australia seeking to find the truth about the songs and unravel the mysteries of their stories.

Book details

Published by Vintage Publishing

Paperback ISBN: 9780099769910 3 Dec 1998 197 x 130 x 19 (mm) 216g