Blackbirding
A reckoning with the Australian slave trade
$30.43
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2026
Summary
An important reckoning with Australia’s unspoken history of slavery.
From the author of the bestselling books The Ballad of Abdul Wade and The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli
As Australia becomes more willing to confront the violence and trauma of its colonial past, one chapter has remained largely hidden: the Australian slave trade known as blackbirding.
Between 1860 and 1906, more than 60,000 Pacific Islanders were brought to Australia t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923135703 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1923135708 |
| Author: | Ryan Butta |
| Publisher: | Affirm Press |
| Imprint: | Affirm Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘The truth-telling unearthed through Ryan Butta’s Blackbirding is not simply historical revelation; it is a chilling confirmation of what our grandparents and elders have carried in oral testimony for generations.’ – (Waskam) Emelda Davis, Founding Chair, Australian South Sea Islanders (Port Jackson)
About The Author
Ryan Butta
Ryan Butta is an Australian author of narrative nonfiction that blends original research, history and literary storytelling. He is the author of The Ballad of Abdul Wade, shortlisted for the South Australian Premier’s Awards Non-fiction Book of the Year 2024, and The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli. His books focus on overlooked lives and the hidden histories that shape Australia. He lives and works on Dharawal country on the New South Wales south coast.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.