TRACKING DOWN THE BUSHRANGERS

Paperback. The author has limited the scope of the book to the main bushranging gangs operating between 1862 and 1880. He has based his selection of bushrangers on the extent and nature of their bushranging careers and the amount of public attention they received during their lifetime. He maintains there is no better way to understand the bushranging ethos than to go out and see for yourself; feel the excitement and adventure where it all happened. This book tells you what happened and how to get there. Visit Escort Rock and cast your mind back to 1862 when Frank Gardiner and his gang ambushed the Forbes gold escort. Imagine the turmoil as volleys of shots were fired and the air filled with white smoke from the black-powder weapons. Stand by the gallows of Old Melbourne Gaol where Ned Kelly was hanged, still believing that his family had been persecuted and harassed by the police. It is still a depressing place. Take a walk up the main street of Collector towards Kimberley's Inn as Constable Nelson did in 1865 Think of the man's bravery as he alone faced the reckless Hall gang before he was shot dead in front of two of his sons. There is still a lot to see. Many buildings are still standing and many landmarks remain. Illus., Bibliog. and Index. 192pp. p/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. V. lightly browned edges, o/w Vg+ with no creasing to covers.