Bushrangers

Evan McHugh

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Penguin
26 April 2012

True stories: discovery, historical & scientific; History

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InThe Bushrangers, Evan McHugh explores the incredible stories of the men (and women) who achieved fame not just by what they did, but by the way they did it.

From the first convict runaways to the spectacular showdown that ended Ned Kelly's career, Evan McHugh delivers true tales of daring exploits andaudacious deeds.

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. There are those who lifted themselves from downtrodden underdogs to heroes, such as Bold Jack Donohue, brave Ben Hall and Captain Thunderbolt as well as villains like Pearce the Cannibal 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 life cast of roguish characters who blazed their way into Australian history.

By: Evan McHugh
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9780143567301
ISBN 10: 0143567306
Publication Date: 26 April 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active