Ned Kelly: The Larrikin Years
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of Australian historical biography, this account chronicles the formative years of Ned Kelly, one of the most iconic and controversial figures in the nation's history, tracing his transformation from a mischievous youth into the legendary outlaw who would come to symbolize working-class defiance against colonial authority. Graham Jones presents a vivid portrait of the social and cultural landscape of nineteenth-century Victoria, illustrating how poverty, systemic injustice, and a fierce larrikin spirit shaped the man behind the iron mask. Written with narrative energy and a deep respect for historical detail, Ned Kelly: The Larrikin Years uncovers the personal relationships, early brushes with the law, and community loyalties that set Kelly on his fateful path. Jones argues that Kelly's rise was not merely the story of a criminal, but a reflection of broader tensions between Irish-Australian settlers and the colonial establishment. The result is a compelling and authoritative portrait of a young man whose legend continues to resonate deeply within the Australian national identity.
Author: Graham Jones
Format: Paperback
Published: 1990, Charquin Hill
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of Australian historical biography, this account chronicles the formative years of Ned Kelly, one of the most iconic and controversial figures in the nation's history, tracing his transformation from a mischievous youth into the legendary outlaw who would come to symbolize working-class defiance against colonial authority. Graham Jones presents a vivid portrait of the social and cultural landscape of nineteenth-century Victoria, illustrating how poverty, systemic injustice, and a fierce larrikin spirit shaped the man behind the iron mask. Written with narrative energy and a deep respect for historical detail, Ned Kelly: The Larrikin Years uncovers the personal relationships, early brushes with the law, and community loyalties that set Kelly on his fateful path. Jones argues that Kelly's rise was not merely the story of a criminal, but a reflection of broader tensions between Irish-Australian settlers and the colonial establishment. The result is a compelling and authoritative portrait of a young man whose legend continues to resonate deeply within the Australian national identity.