The Tale of Frieda Keysser. Frieda Keysser and Carl Strehlow: an Historical Biography. Volume 1: 1875-1910
London, Wild Cat Press, 2011.
Large octavo, xxxii, 1198 pages with illustrations and maps plus 98 pages of plates (many in colour) and 3 folding maps.
Papered boards; a fine copy with the fine dustwrapper.
Signed by the author. 'Of all the early women pioneers omitted from official histories, Carl Strehlow's wife Frieda Keysser is the most glaring example, having spent over a quarter of a century on the Australian frontier when life was dangerous, difficult and often short.... Frieda was well aware that her tumultuous life was unique and kept copious diaries, in later years authoring an overview of her life ... This account of her life was inspired by those writings ... and constitute one of the richest records of pioneer life of the period. As a practical person who played a crucial role in the survival of Central Australia's aboriginal population, Frieda's diaries are distinguished by meticulous observation and careful recording of names, places and facts' (from the publisher's blurb).
Item #90140
Price (AUD):
$125.00