Description
History of Australian Bushranging (Volume 1 & 2) by Charles White is a detailed and enthralling historical account of bushrangers in Australia, tracing their origins, exploits, and eventual decline. Drawing on police records, contemporary newspapers, and firsthand accounts, White explores the notorious gangs of Tasmania and New South Wales, including Michael Howe’s band and Brady’s Gang, alongside lesser-known figures like Dignum, Gardiner, and the Blacksmith Bushranger. From daring robberies to dramatic captures, the narrative vividly reconstructs life on the frontier and the challenges faced by settlers and law enforcement alike.
This two-volume classic offers an in-depth look at the mounted police, early colonial justice, and the social consequences of bushranging. With its rich detail and colourful storytelling, History of Australian Bushranging is an essential read for anyone fascinated by Australia’s outlaw past, colonial history, or true crime in the 19th century.
