{"product_id":"2026770000650-secondhand-the-kelly-gang","title":"The Kelly Gang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA definitive historical portrait, The Kelly Gang edited by Nancy Keesing, provides a compelling exploration of Australia's most infamous bushranging syndicate. Through a curated selection of contemporary sources and insightful commentary, Keesing reconstructs the turbulent life and times of Ned Kelly and his cohort. The volume traverses their most notorious activities—from the dramatic bank raids and the fatal confrontations at Stringybark Creek to the iconic final shootout at Glenrowan—offering readers a grounded perspective on the legends and historical realities that define the Kelly saga.\n\nThis 1975 Ure Smith first edition is highly regarded for its rich illustrative content, featuring works by renowned Australian artists that bring the colonial era to life. Keesing, a respected Australian literary figure, brings her characteristic rigor to this work, ensuring it remains an essential reference for those interested in 19th-century Australian history, colonial outlaws, and the enduring cultural impact of the Kelly legend. For both the casual historian and the dedicated collector of Australiana, this beautifully preserved volume offers an engaging and deeply atmospheric look at a pivotal chapter in the Australian narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826036158683,"sku":"2026770000650-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/10ad9d9a-8ace-4a1c-b393-8043419e2a79.png?v=1780311361","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000650-secondhand-the-kelly-gang","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}