'A remarkable book. The story reads like one from the Dreamtime.’ The Times

'This intriguing story makes fascinating reading.' Western Australian

The last of the Nomads is the story of Warri and Yatungka, the last of the Mandildjara tribe of desert nomads to live in the traditional way.

After the worst drought in living memory, the Mandildjara had grave fears for the safety of Warri and Yatungka. Their chances of survival under such adverse conditions and without the support of younger tribesmen and women were extremely remote.

At the request of the Aboriginal elders a search party led by Mudjon, an old friend of Warri’s, set out to find the elderly couple. Thus began an extraordinary journey into the past to locate a man and woman pursuing a nomadic existence, as their people had done since the dawn of man.

W.J. Peasley’s account of the events of that journey, his description of the country and of the emotional meeting in the desert are fascinating, thoughtful and, at times, extremely moving.