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AUSTRALIANA NON-FICTION - BUSHRANGERS
Golden Project Book “The Bushranging Era” $1 PB GC (No stickers) A handy resource with a simple introduction to the main bushrangers of Australia. A good starting point for the young historian and pictures can be coloured in as well. 6-10 YO
Australian Bushrangers (Bill Scott) $6 PB EC (Ex lib) An authoritative source book on Australian bushrangers. Australians have always had a soft spot for the daring bushrangers of last century with their contempt for organised Authority. In fact, Ned Kelly is still considered almost a hero by some of us! In this book Bill Scott looks at the most notorious of Australia's bushrangers - men who were fugitives from the Law, who robbed, stole stock and sometimes killed. From this lawless period of our past when most men went armed, the names of Frank Gardiner, bold Ben Hall, Captain Thunderbolt, Captain Moonlight and Ned Kelly are well remembered. Less well known but equally daring and desperate were William Westwood ("Jacky-Jacky"), the Wild Scotsman, "Old Harry" Power, "Mad Dan" Morgan, and the Clarke Gang. Bill Scott gives an insight into the lives, times and exploits of these men and of those who hunted them. He also recounts tales of the Battle for Bathurst, and the Burragorang Valley ("Terrible Hollow"). Bill's lively and interesting text is accompanied by a selection of illustrations and photographs from the period. Some popular poems, which express the sentiment of "bushranger as hero" in many cases, are also included. 10+ http://www.bookworm.com.au/shop/scditem.asp?ProdID=14622
Bushrangers –
A Pictorial History
(Harry Nunn) $8 PB EC
A great reference book where the entire history of Australian bushranging, from
the first convict bolters to the later native-born heroes, is told. He tells of
the Wild Colonial Boys and the gold rush robbers of the 1850s who staged armed
highway robberies in their quest for adventure and riches. Following hard on the
heels of the gold rush robbers came the bold, fearless and free style of
bushranger of the 1860s. Their independence was romanticised by the growing
urban population. Some had the reputation of gentlemen and were even regarded as
chivalrous. Harry Nunn has a deep appreciation of the social reasons for the
bushranging phenomenon, and often describes police bravery as well as the daring
exploits of the bushrangers themselves. He perceptively recognises that dominant
individuals often wanted to break free of the new respectable society that was
emerging. He also implies that individuals with initiative, in either legal or
illegal ways, nevertheless made their mark in those early days of Australian
history, when life was precarious and a new country was only just putting down
its first roots.
Illustrated by over 200 photographs and engravings, this is a fascinating
account of a group of men who were destined to become part of an Australian
legend. 10+
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Nonfiction/History/Australia/photos/a-173677176/p-55228531.htm
Settling Australia “The Bushrangers” (Stephen Gard) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Asks why a handful of criminals are so important to our nation’s history. The bushrangers were the first non-indigenous Australians to fight openly against the law. They also added style, colour and spirit to a new nation. They were the local heroes of their day, and are remembered in out history as legends. Some of their attitudes may still be with us today, such as a love of the underdog and defiance of the law. Full of illustrations as it considers the main bushrangers. 9+
Australian Library “Bushrangers” (Stephen Gard) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) The bushranger is a colourful character in Australia's history - but what is the truth? We admire some of the bushranger's qualities - his courage, independence, humour and swagger - but we hate his greed, his cruelty and his violence. This book looks at the life and times of some of Australia's most notorious bushrangers. It also seeks to put their deeds into context by providing a glimpse of early Australian society. 7-10 YO http://www.bookworm.com.au/shop/scditem.asp?ProdID=13304
Colourful Characters Of Australia’s Past “Bushrangers” (Anna Sheppard) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Looks at the lives and deeds of six of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers including Michael Howe – the terror of Van Diemen’s Land, Frank Gardiner – Eugowra Rocks robber, Ben Hall – from farmer to bushranger, James McPherson – life on the run, Mad Dan Morgan – shooting in anger and Ned Kelly – fighting back. Lovely layout, great illustrations. Recommended! 9+
Australia’s Bushrangers Series
(Pamela Graham) $4 HB EC (Ex lib)
Wonderfully laid out and illustrated books, sure to capture any child! Full of original engravings and photos of artifacts. Includes glossary, bibliography and index. Highly recommended! 9+
The Bolters Convicts like Black Caesar became the first bushrangers as they bolted into the bush and stole food to survive. Alexander Pierce, the cannibal bushranger, Matthew Brady, the gentleman convict and Michael Howe, Governor of the ranges are also looked at with a wonderful layout and illustrations.
Bail Up! By 1830, the NSW settlement had spread north along the Hunter Valley and west to the Blue Mountains. The new farms were very isolated and easily plundered and most bushrangers were escaped convicts who were able to live in the bush because they often had help from convict servants working on the properties. Looks at Musquito, the Aboriginal bushranger; John Donahoe, ‘Bold Jack’; Edward Davis, Teddy the Jewboy; and Martin Cash, Cash and Company.
Felons On The Run Once the Felons Apprehension Act was introduced in 1865, stating that a wanted could be declared an outlaw and anyone could shoot him without bringing him to trial, the bushrangers became more determined not to be caught and often caused them to fire first to avoid being capturted. Discover the interesting stories of Tom and John Clarke, thoughtless killers; James McPherson, the Wild Scotsman and Joseph Bolitho Johns, Moondyne Joe.
Livewire Real Lives “Ned Kelly” (Janet Merkur) $3 PB VGC This book tells the story of the bushranger Ned Kelly in simple text. It has many photographs and pictures of Ned during his life. 6-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Livewire-Real-Lives-Kelly-Livewires/dp/0521776260
Australian Library “Ned Kelly” (Barrie Sheppard) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) This book gives a comprehensive coverage of Ned Kelly and his family background. It is a well organised presentation with photographs, illustrations and maps that support straightforward, easy-to-understand text. It features maps, fact files, authentic photographs and pictures, timelines and resource lists (including websites) for further research. 9+ http://www.bookescape.com.au//indexPrev.php?artId=61
An Illustrated History Of The Kelly Gang (Alec Brierley) $5 PB VGC Wonderfully illustrated with cartoons by Brierley, accompanied by an accurate account of the Kelly Gang and the events and outcomes of their saga. 9+ http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AN-ILLUSTRATED-HISTORY-OF-THE-KELLY-GANG-A-Brierley_W0QQitemZ8429787943QQihZ001QQcategoryZ122820QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Ned Kelly – After A Century Of Acrimony (John Meredith) $6 HB EC (No dustjacket) The centenary of the hanging of Ned Kelly has brought forth a number of books about the outlaw and his gang. John Meredith and Bill Scott, both eminent folklorists, have combined in this book to give a clearer picture of the events from both viewpoints than has been available before. They present the evidence as stated by Kelly himself in his own writings, and the findings of the Royal Commission of Enquiry, and includes a collection of songs and musical scores inspired by the Gang, some of which they actually wrote. A very comprehensive book on the Kelly Gang history. Illustrated with drawings, musical scores and photos. 11+ http://biblion.co.uk/b/037l/3701037-0-l.jpg
Ned Kelly – The Last Stand (Ian Jones) $7 PB EC (RRP $20.00) Carrington's first hand account of his experience at the Glenrowan siege is very interesting and a worthwhile read. He was able to witness most aspects of the siege, from the train journey from Melbourne with police, to just after the Inn was burned. The most interesting incidents in the siege are reported, including a description of Ned emerging through the dawn mist to make his famous last stand, "…It was the most extraordinary sight I ever saw or read of in my life, and I felt fairly spell-bound with wonder, and I could not stir or speak." Carrington witnessed Ned's capture and interviewed him afterward, providing a wonderfully detailed description of him, "…jet black hair, inclined to curl; reddish beard and moustache…altogether a fine figure of a man, the only bad part about his face being his mouth, which is a cruel and wicked one." Thomas Carrington's vivid engravings of the Glenrowan siege are a delight of this book. 10+ http://www.bailup.com/booksCarrington.htm
Ned Kelly (Frank Clune) $3 HB EC Vivid paintings and an interesting, story-like text on this most famous of Australian outlaws, makes this a library ‘must have!’ 8 + http://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Young-Australia-Frank-Clune/dp/0207135010
Ned Kelly
(Ken Little) $3 HB VGC 1855 Ned Kelly was born. When ll years old
his father died. So Ned left school and was soon in trouble fighting. Before
long he was sent to jail. He had stolen a horse...... Great pictures and maps in
a story of simple text of this outlaw for the younger reader. 6-9 YO
http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/item.aspx?itemid=3328866&shopid=3484
The Wild Colonial Boy (Pat Edwards) $3 HB GC A colourful picture book telling the story, in simple text, of bushranging and Jack Donahoe, famous outlaw, in the 1820s around Castlemaine. Includes the words and music to the song. 5-8 YO http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/item.aspx?itemid=3328866&shopid=3484 (Same series, similar cover)
