Saint Ned: The Story Of The Near Sanctification Of An Australian Outlaw

Saint Ned: The Story Of The Near Sanctification Of An Australian Outlaw

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Keith Dunstan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen of Australia., 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Keith Dunstan's Saint Ned: The Story Of The Near Sanctification Of An Australian Outlaw chronicles the compelling life and controversial legacy of Australia's most infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly. This historical account uncovers the complex factors that elevated an outlaw to a near-mythical figure in the national consciousness. Dunstan presents a nuanced portrait, detailing the social and political landscape that shaped Kelly's actions and public perception. The narrative illustrates how a figure of rebellion became a symbol, prompting readers to reconsider the nature of heroism and villainy. This engaging work offers a vivid re-examination of a pivotal period in Australian history through the lens of its most enduring anti-hero.

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Description

Author: Keith Dunstan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen of Australia., 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Keith Dunstan's Saint Ned: The Story Of The Near Sanctification Of An Australian Outlaw chronicles the compelling life and controversial legacy of Australia's most infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly. This historical account uncovers the complex factors that elevated an outlaw to a near-mythical figure in the national consciousness. Dunstan presents a nuanced portrait, detailing the social and political landscape that shaped Kelly's actions and public perception. The narrative illustrates how a figure of rebellion became a symbol, prompting readers to reconsider the nature of heroism and villainy. This engaging work offers a vivid re-examination of a pivotal period in Australian history through the lens of its most enduring anti-hero.