The Australian aboriginal

** "The Australian Aboriginal" by Herbert Basedow is a detailed study that examines the lives of Indigenous Australians in the early 1900s. Basedow, who had a close connection with Aboriginal communities, uses his experiences traveling through Australia to give readers a good look at their culture, customs, and way of life. The book starts with a tense but friendly meeting between a group of travelers and an Aboriginal tribe. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the book, showing Basedow's respect for Aboriginal people and his goal of understanding and sharing their story. **