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100 1 _aBruce, Mary Grant,
_d1878-1958
245 1 4 _aThe Stone Axe of Burkamukk
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-07
505 0 _aThe stone axe of Burkamukk -- Waung, the crow -- The emu who would dance -- Booran, the pelican -- The story of the stars -- How light came -- The frog that laughed -- The maiden who found the Moon -- Mirran and Warreen -- The daughters of Wonkawala -- The burning of the crows -- Kur-bo-roo, the bear -- Wurip, the fire-bringer.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Stone Axe of Burkamukk" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set among Aboriginal tribes in Australia, centering on Burkamukk, a wise chief, and his tribe as they face challenges posed by a fearsome beast called Kuperee. The narrative intertwines themes of bravery, tradition, and the importance of cultural heritage, particularly focusing on the legends and lives of Indigenous Australians. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Burkamukk's tribe, which lives contentedly in a tranquil camp by a creek. The tranquility is shattered when a hunting party returns with news of a gigantic, ferocious kangaroo named Kuperee that has already claimed the life of one of the tribe's warriors, Kon-garn. In response to this threat, Burkamukk rallies the young men to seek vengeance, but their initial attempts result in further tragedy. The opening chapters set the stage for an engaging adventure filled with elements of magic, the valor of youth, and the deep roots of cultural storytelling, introducing readers to the rich tapestry of Aboriginal life and lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Australia
653 _aTales -- Australia
653 _aAboriginal Australians -- Folklore
700 1 _aMacfarlane, J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56699
999 _c97530
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