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Australia, Biography: general, True crime, Prose: non-fiction, Australasian & Pacific history, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, History: specific events & topics, Colonialism & imperialism
The definitive biography of Ned Kelly - and a superb description of his times.
'the best Kelly biography by a country mile' The Australian
A bestseller since it was first published, NED KELLY: A SHORT LIFE is acknowledged as being the definitive biography.
Ian Jones combines years of research into all the records of the era and exhaustive interviews with living descendants of those involved, to present a vivid and gripping account of one of Australia's most iconic figures.
Praise for Ned Kelly: A short life
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the best Kelly biography by a country mile - Bruce Gaunson, The Australian
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It will probably stand as the definitive account of Kelly s life and its meaning a work of prodigious scholarship, vivid reportage and sharp analysis the most detailed portrait of the outlaw ever written. - Rod Moran, West Australian
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the definitive biographical work - Dr John McQuilton, author of The Kelly Outbreak
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