Shares the life of the Australian bushranger, including his childhood, his initial trouble with the law, and his status as Australian folk hero.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
Ned's childhood -- Trouble with the law -- Focus: bushrangers -- Falsely accused -- On the run -- Killing at Stringybark Creek -- The outlaw act -- Bank robbers -- A letter from Ned -- Public sympathy -- Focus: folk heroes -- Death of an informer -- Operation at Glenrowan -- Final shootout -- On trial -- Death of Ned Kelly -- Focus: Ned's legacy -- Rogues' gallery.