The Stone Axe of Burkamukk by Mary Grant Bruce
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"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.)
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| Author | Bruce, Mary Grant, 1878-1958 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Macfarlane, J. |
| Title | The Stone Axe of Burkamukk |
| Contents | The 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. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Australia |
| Subject | Tales -- Australia |
| Subject | Aboriginal Australians -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56699 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56699-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 188 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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