Brooke to Howitt 8 September 1884
Transcription - Page 3
In studying the class system of
the blacks one requires to know
a certain ammount [sic] of natural history
as there are so many different
species of birds and beasts
for each of which the blacks
have a different name.
I know of no less than
twenty different kinds of hawk
and believe there are as many more
unknown even to Gould who I
fancy is the best authority on Australian
birds.
I remain
dear Sir
Yours faithfully
Jocelyn Brooke
Document Details
Date
08 Sep 1884
Letter From
Brooke, Mr Jocelyn
Letter To
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
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Country
Australia
Colony/State
Queensland
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 65
Medium
Letter
Region
—
Locality
Cooktown
Summary
Letter presents information on 8 classes relating to Aboriginal groups around Cooktown. Comment made that to understand the class system one needs an understanding of natural history. Representatives from at least 10 different groups in Jocelyn Brooke's camp.
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten, ink. Two sheets purple/blue paper. Good condition.