This is John Morrison’s latest illustrated book in his bushranger series. Read about the exploits of these dashing young men, their poor choices in life and their tragic outcome. John has drawn from multiple sources of historic evidence and added an overlay of folklore, legend and local knowledge. The dramatic images of the landscapes, characters and action round out the text and complete the story of the last great bushrangers – Pat and Jim Kenniff.
In 'The Last of the Bushrangers: An Account of the Capture of the Kelly Gang' by Francis Augustus Hare, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the Australian outback as they follow the real-life events surrounding the notorious Kelly Gang. Hare's writing style is both vivid and engaging, drawing readers into the world of 19th-century bushrangers with meticulous detail and historical accuracy. The book serves as a valuable piece of Australian literature, shedding light on a significant moment in the country's history. Readers can expect a combination of action, drama, and historical insight throughout the narrative. Francis Augustus Hare, a former police officer, brings a unique perspective to the story, having been directly involved in the capture of the Kelly Gang. His firsthand experience adds a layer of authenticity to the book, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fans of true crime. 'The Last of the Bushrangers' is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history or the fascinating world of notorious outlaws.
It was a crime spree like no other. One of the great double acts in Australian criminal history led police on a merry chase for more than two years. And all the time police thought they were chasing one man. There were two, maybe three stickups a month but only in the colder months. Country TABs and banks were always hit near closing time with the After Dark Bandit then disappearing into the bush. No clues, no leads, no hope. It wasn't until the gig was up - thanks to the unflinching bravery of a couple of old school country coppers (one who almost died) that police discovered that the After Dark Bandit was both public enemy no.1 and no.2! Double Trouble chronicles the journey of Peter and Doug Morgan and their notorious dad who taught them how to build houses and steal stuff. So many twists and turns along the way, including the startling revelation that the only time the identical twins ever got along was when they were doing holdups.
In Australia's wild woods, notorious bushrangers rule the land. They'll take a man for every penny and knock his brain from his head without a thought. And with a score to be settled, Bill Fellows and his gang of bushrangers are focused on revenge.
Originally serialised around Australia in 1929, this is a romanticized version of the Kelly story, by a writer who interviewed Jim Kelly and several sympathisers at the time. With original drawings by Ray Wenban, and introduced by Gabriel Bergmoser.
A gay bushranger with a love of poetry and guns. A grotesque hangman with a passion for flowers and gardening. A broken young man desperate for love and respect. These men - two of them lovers - are about to bring the era of Australia's outlaws to a torrid and bloody climax. Moonlite is the true and epic story of Andrew George Scott, an Irish-born preacher who becomes, along with Ned Kelly, one of the nation's most notorious and celebrated criminals. Charismatic, intelligent and prone to bursts of madness, Scott captivates churchgoers with his fiery sermons before dubbing himself Captain Moonlite, brazenly holding up a bank and staging one of the country's most audacious jailbreaks. After falling in love with fellow prisoner James Nesbitt, Scott finds himself unable to shrug off his criminal past. Pursued by the police, he stages a dramatic siege and prepares for a final showdown with the law - and a macabre executioner without a nose. Meticulously research and told at a cracking pace, Moonlite is set amid the violent and sexually-repressed era of Australia in the second half of the 19th century. With a cast of remarkable characters, it reveals the extraordinary lives of our bushrangers - and the desperation of a young nation eager to remove the stains of its convict past. But most of all, Moonlite is a tragic love story.
