"History of the Australian Bushrangers" by George Boxall is a compelling exploration of the notorious figures who roamed the Australian outback during the 19th century. Boxall delves into the lives of these outlaws, examining their motivations, exploits, and the societal conditions that gave rise to bushranging. The book paints a vivid picture of the rugged landscape and the lawlessness that characterized the era, providing readers with a deep understanding of the bushrangers' impact on Au...

This book is about criminals being sent to Australian penal colonies and escaping into the bush area’s of Australia causing trouble for townspeople.

The species of brigandage known in Australia as bushranging was, without doubt, evolved, more or less directly, from the convict system established as the basis of the earlier settlements in the island continent. The first bushrangers were simply men who took to the bush to escape work and enjoy freedom of action. Under the harsh laws of the Georgian era the greater criminals were hung, and not transported, and the convicts sent to "Botany Bay," in the eighteenth and the earlier years of t...