Bone and Beauty: The Ribbon Boys' Rebellion of 1830

Name: Bone and Beauty: The Ribbon Boys' Rebellion of 1830
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702260414
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By J. M. Thompson

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Bone and Beauty: The Ribbon Boys' Rebellion of 1830 by J. M. Thompson delves into the lesser-known Irish Ribbonmen, a secret society opposing injustices against tenant farmers. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, the book explores the courage and desperation of these rebels as they fight against oppressive landlords and harsh economic conditions. Through vivid storytelling, the historical narrative reveals a tumultuous period marked by struggles for justice and land reform.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by lesser-known historical rebellions and enjoy exploring narratives that delve into the lives and motivations behind such events, particularly those involving the Ribbon Boys in 1830. It's a captivating journey into a pivotal moment in history, offering a rich tapestry of events and characters that might captivate history buffs and those fascinated by military conflicts alike.

Bone and Beauty: The Ribbon Boys' Rebellion of 1830

'A creative fusion of Australian history and fiction.' Henry Reynolds

A new perspective on a dramatic moment in Australian colonial history.

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A new perspective on a dramatic moment in Australian colonial history.

October 1830

Rebelling from years of maltreatment and starvation, a band of Ribbon Boys liberate eighty convicts from Bathurst farms and lead them inland towards freedom. Governor Darling, fearing that others would also rise up, sends the 39th Regiment in pursuit. Three bloody battles follow, but to whom will justice be served?

Rich with detail, Bone and Beauty fuses archival evidence and narrative technique to tell the gripping story of the Ribbon Boys and their reputed leader Ralph Entwistle. For the first time, the influence of Irish secret societies, the scale of oppression and corruption, and the complex web of criminal and family relationships behind these events are revealed.

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Bone and Beauty: The Ribbon Boys' Rebellion of 1830 by J. M. Thompson brings to light the largely forgotten convict uprising at Bathurst in 1830. This historical account is praised for blending thorough research with a creative narrative style, making the story both engaging and informative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702260414

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 304

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Australian & Pacific History History & Military J. M. Thompson Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jeanette Thompson graduated as Doctor of Creative Arts from the University of Technology Sydney. Bone and Beauty grew out of Jeanette's research into Australian colonial history and creative nonfiction writing. She has been a lecturer in Children's Literature, Charles Sturt University, and a tutor for the Family History Unit, University of Tasmania. Her research and community writing have explored ways of making history accessible and engaging for a wide variety of audiences.

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