
Yagan: The Death of a Freedom Fighter
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Colonial Encounters: The Fall of Nungar Lands
This chapter explores the inception of British colonization in Western Australia, marked by the establishment of Perth in 1829 and the immediate cultural clash with the Nungar Aboriginal people. It follows the experiences of tribal leader Mijiguru and his son Yegan, illustrating the impact of colonization on their community and Yegan's transformation into a freedom fighter seeking vengeance.
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