One of the most important indigenous leaders in Australia's history, William Cooper (1861-1941) devoted his life to the pursuit of justice for his people. This volume contains the text of historical documents such as letters, petitions, and leaflets written by Cooper in the course of his work with the Australian Aborigines' League. Attwood and Markus (both Monash U.) provide background information on Cooper's life and ideas in the introduction. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
