About the book
“I lost my own father at 12 yr. of age and know what it is to be raised on lies and silences my dear daughter you are presently too young to understand a word I write but this history is for you and will contain no single lie may I burn in Hell if I speak false.”
In True History of the Kelly Gang, the legendary Ned Kelly speaks for himself, scribbling his narrative on errant scraps of paper in semiliterate but magically descriptive prose as he flees from the police. To his pursuers, Kelly is nothing but a monstrous criminal, a thief and a murderer. To his own people, the lowly class of ordinary Australians, the bushranger is a hero, defying the authority of the English to direct their lives. Indentured by his bootlegger mother to a famous horse thief (who was also her lover), Ned saw his first prison cell at 15 and by the age of 26 had become the most wanted man in the wild colony of Victoria, taking over whole towns and defying the law until he was finally captured and hanged. Here is a classic outlaw tale, made alive by the skill of a great novelist.
Editions of True History of the Kelly Gang
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375410840
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679310792
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679311270
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375724671
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307368652
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307429834
Read an Excerpt
“I lost my own father at 12 yr. of age and know what it is to be raised on lies and silences my dear daughter you are presently too young to understand a word I write but this history is for you and will contain no single lie may I burn in Hell if I speak false.”
In True History of the Kelly Gang, the legendary Ned Kelly speaks for himself, scribbling his narrative on errant scraps of paper in semiliterate but magically descriptive prose as he flees from the police. To his pursuers, Kelly is nothing but a monstrous criminal, a thief and a murderer. To his own people, the lowly class of ordinary Australians, the bushranger is a hero, defying the authority of the English to direct their lives. Indentured by his bootlegger mother to a famous horse thief (who was also her lover), Ned saw his first prison cell at 15 and by the age of 26 had become the most wanted man in the wild colony of Victoria, taking over whole towns and defying the law until he was finally captured and hanged. Here is a classic outlaw tale, made alive by the skill of a great novelist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True History of the Kelly Gang about?
“I lost my own father at 12 yr. of age and know what it is to be raised on lies and silences my dear daughter you are presently too young to understand a word I write but this history is for you and will contain no single lie may I burn in Hell if I speak false.”
In True History of the Kelly Gang, the legendary Ned Kelly speaks for himself, scribbling his narrative on errant scraps of paper in semiliterate but magically descriptive prose as he flees from the police. To his pursuers, Kelly is nothing but a monstrous criminal, a thief and a murderer. To his own people, the lowly class of ordinary Australians, the bushranger is a hero, defying the authority of the English to direct their lives. Indentured by his bootlegger mother to a famous horse thief (who was also her lover), Ned saw his first prison cell at 15 and by the age of 26 had become the most wanted man in the wild colony of Victoria, taking over whole towns and defying the law until he was finally captured and hanged. Here is a classic outlaw tale, made alive by the skill of a great novelist.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in True History of the Kelly Gang?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of True History of the Kelly Gang?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375410840
Is True History of the Kelly Gang part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book True History of the Kelly Gang?
Peter Carey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
True History of the Kelly Gang is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375410840) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679310792) and paperback(ISBN 9780679311270) and paperback(ISBN 9780375724671) and ebook(ISBN 9780307368652) and ebook(ISBN 9780307429834)
Where can I buy True History of the Kelly Gang online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy True History of the Kelly Gang from below
Where can I buy True History of the Kelly Gang?