Wild Colonial Boys
0
0
As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner, Menrva Books earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
Author Description
First published in 1948This abridged version first published 1970In this book Frank Clune brings to life the bushranging days of the nineteenth century, when audacious gangs won notoriety by their crimes. It vividly depicts the dark legacy of the convict system, the stirring times of exploration and pioneering development, the hectic gold rushes and the riots they provoked - all the turmoil of life in a tough, rough country.Wild Colonial Boys should be read by every Australian, for it casts a new light on our national heritage. It is a classic of open-air adventure, packed with excitement, drama, pathos and humour. Above all it is an authentic picture of a phase of Australian life that has vanished forever.Packed with forgotten Australian history and folk-lore. The Age, Melbourne.A superb piece of colonial history. London News Magazine.DEDICATED TOTHE FREEDOM OF SPEECHAND THEDOWNFALL OF DICTATORSWHO SUPPRESS IT
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the volatile era of nineteenth-century Australian bushranging and the socio-political conditions that fostered such widespread lawlessness. Frank Clune, a prolific chronicler of Australian history, utilizes a blend of archival research and narrative storytelling to examine the convict system, the gold rushes, and the frontier development that defined the colonial experience. The text argues that these figures, while criminal, were products of a harsh, formative environment that shaped the national identity.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed accounts of nineteenth-century bushranging gangs and their criminal activities.
- Historical analysis of the Australian convict system and its long-term societal impact.
- Documentation of the social turmoil surrounding the gold rushes and subsequent civil unrest.
- Exploration of Australian folklore and the cultural legacy of the colonial frontier.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Contemporary reviews from publications like The Age and London News Magazine highlight the work as a significant contribution to colonial history and a repository of forgotten folklore. The text is regarded as an accessible, narrative-driven account that bridges the gap between academic history and public interest in national heritage.
Page Count:
657
Publication Date:
1982-01-01
Publisher:
Angus & Robetson,
ISBN-10:
0207143501
ISBN-13:
9780207143502
Politics
History
Biography
Colonial History
Australian History
South Wales
Bushrangers
Community Tags
Similar Books
