Download or read book The Native Tribes of South-east Australia written by Alfred William Howitt and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This groundbreaking work of pioneer anthropologist Alfred William Howitt (1830-1908) continues to provide a vital foundation for understanding the many and varied cultures of Indigenous Australian peoples today. Howitt's research is based on 40 years of exploration in central Australia, and covers topics such as: tribal organisation; social organisation; relationship terms and marriage rules; tribal government; medicine and magic; beliefs and burial practices; initiation ceremonies; trade and barter; various customs." TROVE.