Makarrata

Viac o knihe

Set in 1803, the narrative follows British explorer Matthew Flinders as he anchors in a bay on the eastern shore of the Wessel Eylands, the northernmost point of Arnhemland. Flinders encounters the local Yol u people, whom he finds to be very friendly, and he names the region Australia. This exploration highlights early interactions between European explorers and Indigenous Australians, offering insights into the cultural exchange and the historical significance of the location.