The Life And Times Of Moondyne Joe: Swan River Colony Convict, Joseph Bolitho Johns

The Life And Times Of Moondyne Joe: Swan River Colony Convict, Joseph Bolitho Johns

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Author: W.J. Edgar
Binding: Paperback
Published: Tammar Publications and the Toodyay Tourist Centre, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical biography chronicles the tumultuous existence of Joseph Bolitho Johns, better known as Moondyne Joe, a notorious figure within the Swan River Colony. The narrative details his remarkable escapes and the challenges faced by convicts in colonial Australia. W.J. Edgar uncovers the intricate social dynamics and harsh realities of the era, illustrating the resilience and defiance of a man who became a legend. This account presents a vivid portrait of a pivotal period in Australian history through the lens of one of its most infamous characters.

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Description

Author: W.J. Edgar
Binding: Paperback
Published: Tammar Publications and the Toodyay Tourist Centre, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical biography chronicles the tumultuous existence of Joseph Bolitho Johns, better known as Moondyne Joe, a notorious figure within the Swan River Colony. The narrative details his remarkable escapes and the challenges faced by convicts in colonial Australia. W.J. Edgar uncovers the intricate social dynamics and harsh realities of the era, illustrating the resilience and defiance of a man who became a legend. This account presents a vivid portrait of a pivotal period in Australian history through the lens of one of its most infamous characters.