The Bushrangers
The Bushrangers by Evan McHugh, published by Penguin Group Australia on July 27, 2011, is a detailed exploration of Australia’s historical figures who shaped the nation’s identity through their daring exploits. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The book recounts true stories from the era of convict runaways to the dramatic conclusion of Ned Kelly’s career, highlighting both heroic and villainous characters who left their mark on Australian history.
Readers will find a collection of narratives featuring notable bushrangers such as Matthew Brady, Bold Jack Donohue, and Captain Thunderbolt, alongside infamous figures like Pearce the Cannibal and ‘Mad Dog’ Morgan. Through extensive first-hand accounts, McHugh provides insights into a turbulent period characterized by crime and defiance. The book offers a fresh perspective on the lives of these individuals, illustrating how many rose from underdog status to become self-made heroes, all while capturing the essence of Australia’s lawless past.
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From the first convict runaways to the spectacular showdown that ended Ned Kelly’s career, Evan McHugh delivers true tales of daring exploits and a cast of roguish characters who blazed their place into Australian history.
These are incredible stories of the men – and women – who achieved fame not just by what they did, but by the way they did it, many of them lifting themselves from downtrodden underdogs to self-made heroes. There are heroic figures like Cash and Company, the prince of bushrangers Matthew Brady, Bold Jack Donohue, brave Ben Hall, Captain Thunderbolt and of course, Ned Kelly. But there are also villains like Pearce the Cannibal, Jeffries the Monster and ‘Mad Dog’ Morgan.
Bushrangers is as fast paced as a stolen thoroughbred and as arresting as a squad of troopers. Through extensive first-hand accounts and gripping detail about Australia’s lawless past, bestselling author Evan McHugh brings a fresh perspective to a turbulent era of crime, defiance and emerging Australia identity.
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