Raparapa: Stories from the Fitzroy River Drovers Ubby's his first language

his first language

When Yinti leaves the desert

encountering buffaloes and snakes

the prize was river country

2010 AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS

Raparapa: Stories from the Fitzroy River Drovers Ubby's his first languageRaparapa is a raw and gritty history that captures the harsh realities endured by Aboriginal drovers in the Kimberley. These storytellers capture a slice of history and showcase those who have persevered through impossible odds. Their strong work ethic is matched only by their love of the Kimberley countryside and the mighty Fitzroy River that flows through it. Mustering and droving across their traditional lands allowed these men to maintain their