An Australian Guide to Naming your Home or Boat.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are a rich source of words describing Australia's landforms, animals, birds, plants - the things that make up our distinctive natural character. So when it comes to naming an Australian home or boat, where better to look than in a truly Australian language?
This book contains lists of words from seventeen indigenous languages, arranged in categories such as land, water, plants, birds, sound, colours, allowing the reader to browse in a focused fashion for the ideal name for that important possession. With more than 6000 words at our disposal, you are sure to find the perfect name for your home, boat or even a pet.