Me thinks the desperate are about to go down the space alien path. Whose not to say all this black bs was not the work of space aliens. No doubt the earlier space aliens were wiped out by the blacks before Cookie arrived.

"Well try telling that to Captain Willem Janszoon from the good ship Duyfken"

Il Duce, Steele has already debunked Janszoon as a cold blooded murderer who opened fire on Australian Aboriginals without provocation. Cook was known for doing the same thing as well, shooting up the indigenous when ever he felt so inclined.

mhaze,

I find your critique of Bruce Pascoe's book rather
puzzling. Pascoe demonstrates with convincing
evidence. He's not relying on oral history, which
runs the risk of being too easily debunked. His
sources are the diaries and journals of notable
explorers (including Charles Sturt), of pastoralists,
and protectors. He quotes them verbatim. I am genuinely
surprised at you. Pascoe has done a great service
by bringing this material to students and general
readers. And his sources and notations are what makes
it all credible.

Also the award winning historian - Bill Gammage's
work echoes that of Pascoe. Which gives it even more
credibility.

Many educators think that "Dark Emu,"
is a vital piece of Australian history and
should be mandatory in the national and global
curriculum.

Tyrone Ormsby, Creative Director, City Standard,
writes:

"It is unique in its vernacular and presentation, a complex
and utter reformation of the journals and records of early
European explorers and surveyors that debunks the
misinformation of "Hunter Gatherer"colonial propaganda.
In properly uncovering these archaeological records the
book reveals the ingenuity, agriculture, and engineering that
supported thriving Indigenous cultures."

There's many more such comments from educations.

ALTRAV,

Your comment and reference to "moronic judges"who you
apparently have decided give out awards without any
"real and serious vetting." is absurd.

The NSW Premier's L:iterary Awards are judged by an
independent committee of 30 judges, academics, critics,
and other industry professionals. It is no easy task
to win in any of the award categories let alone the
"Book of the Year."

You need to get your facts before you post other wise you
will seriously be considered - "Il ignorante" or a
"cretino," "buffone," or "pagliaccio."

Paul,

"... Cook was known for doing the same thing as well, shooting up the indigenous when ever he felt so inclined.".

That's interesting and I'd like to read more about it; could you give a reference, please?

Is MIse,

Ask your friendly librarian at your local library
when you go to pick up the Pascoe book. That way
you can do your own research. You'll find it even
more rewarding.

Dear mhaze,

you alledge;

"I have. Which is why I know its pulp for the masses who so want it to be true."

Oh good, then you will be able to give us at least a couple of instances where you think Pascoe falls down. I would love to discuss them with you. The floor is yours.