{"product_id":"9781760995669","title":"When the Pelican Laughed","description":"Author: Kinnane, Stephen\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760995669\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Fremantle Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 30 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 304 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei\u0026gt;'There are many unsung heroines in Black Australia, and Alice is one of them.'\/i\u0026gt; Sally MorganBR\u0026gt;BR\u0026gt;At the time of its publication, i\u0026gt;When the Pelican Laughed\/i\u0026gt; was a landmark work that exposed what white Australians are reluctant to face - that is, the extent to which Aboriginal workers were effectively, and actually, slaves.br\u0026gt;br\u0026gt;A natural-born storyteller, Alice was born in the Pilbara in the early 20th century. Stolen from her home at a young age, she was first taken to Moore River Settlement before being forced into service as an indentured domestic.br\u0026gt;br\u0026gt;By the end of her long, rich life, Alice had emerged triumphant, was secure in her culture and in her extensive network of family and friends. br\u0026gt;br\u0026gt;Now available as a new edition with a stunning cover by award-winning artist Jenna Lee (Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman, and KarraJarri Saltwater woman artist of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Anglo-Australian ancestry).","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037281169566,"sku":"ING-9781760995669","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781760995669.jpg?v=1785069571","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781760995669","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}