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Nabbing Ned Kelly

The extraordinary true story of the men who brought Australia's notorious outlaw to justice
By David Dufty
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Nabbing Ned Kelly by David Dufty delves into the thrilling chase to capture the infamous Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly. Set against the backdrop of the Australian outback, the narrative unveils the intense and strategic efforts of police and settlers as they pursue Kelly and his gang. This gripping account combines historical detail with a crime thriller’s pace, exploring themes of justice, rebellion, and the complexities of law enforcement during this turbulent period.
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If you’re intrigued by historical crimes and thrilling narratives, you'll enjoy this gripping exploration of one of Australia's most infamous outlaws. It delves into the dramatic cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and a notorious bushranger, blending history with suspense. Fans of real-life crime stories and those interested in Australian history will find this book particularly captivating.

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Nabbing Ned Kelly

David Dufty goes back to the records to uncover the real story of the police officers who pursued the Kelly Gang. This pacey account of the capture of the Kelly Gang reads like a detective story.

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Shortlisted for the 2023 Danger Awards

'A fresh take on the Ned Kelly legend' - The Australian

He lurched through the gun smoke, his head encased in an iron helmet, and started shooting. To the weary police in the cordon around the Glenrowan hotel, he appeared like a monster, or a creature from hell.

For over a century, the Ned Kelly legend has grown and grown. He's become Australia's Robin Hood, and leader of a colonial Irish resistance. How much of the legend is true?

This is the real story of the hunt for the Kelly Gang over two long years. As gripping as any police procedural, it is an account of poorly trained officers unfamiliar with the terrain, in pursuit of the most dangerous men in the state.

By recounting the story from the perspective of the law, David Dufty gets to the heart of the story for the first time and finds answers to many unresolved questions. Why was the gang always one step ahead of the police? Did law-abiding citizens really assist the outlaws? Did the barely literate Ned really write the impassioned Jerilderie Letter? Did the police really persecute the Kelly family? Who was Michael Ward and why is he the real hero in the capture of Ned Kelly?

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Nabbing Ned Kelly by David Dufty is receiving attention for its innovative perspective on the iconic Australian bushranger's story, as noted by publications like The Australian.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067341

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 596g

Pages: 424

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Australian & Pacific History Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller David Dufty Fiction History & Military True Crime

About the Author

David Dufty is an historian and researcher. He is the author of The Secret Code Breakers of Central Bureau, winner of the 2017 Nib Military History Prize, and of Radio Girl, the story of a pioneering engineer and wartime legend.

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