This comprehensive history explores the fascinating world of Australian bushrangers from the early days of the colonies to 1862. Charles White provides readers with a captivating and immersive narrative of the lives of infamous outlaws such as Ned Kelly and Captain Thunderbolt. Through meticulous research, White paints a vivid picture of the social and economic conditions that shaped the bushranging phenomenon in Australia. With its blend of thrilling true-life stories and historical analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australia and the outlaw way of life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.