Songlines
Margo Neale
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Songlines
by Margo Neale, National Museum of Australia
Published
2017
Publisher
National Museum of Australia Press
Pages
255
ISBN-13
9781921953293
ISBN-10
1921953292
Description
Seven sisters leave Roeburn in Western Australia, tracking east over 500 square kilometres to the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunyjatjara (APY) lands in the Northern Territory and South Australia. The sisters are pursued by an evil shape-shifting spirt, a man called Wati Nyiru or Yurlu, who drives them across the land and into the night sky where they become the Pleiades star cluster. "The sisters don't want to marry the Wati Nyiru, but the Wati Nyiru was a really tricky man," said Tapaya Edwards, a cultural ambassador of the Pitjantjatjara nation. This creation story is shared by many clans in the Western and Central deserts, and it has now influenced a major Australian exhibition described as a world-first in scale and complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Songlines?
This edition of Songlines has approximately 255 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Songlines?
For most readers, Songlines typically takes between 5h 19m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Songlines?
The estimated word count for Songlines is approximately 63,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Songlines?
Songlines was written by Margo Neale, National Museum of Australia.
When was Songlines published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.