Description
The Inner History of the Kelly Gang by J. J. Kenneally is a significant early account of Ned Kelly and his gang, first published in 1929. Written during the lifetime of people who had known the Kelly family and the events surrounding the gang, the book presents a strongly sympathetic interpretation of the Kelly story. Kenneally draws extensively on official police and judicial records, contemporary evidence, and information obtained from people connected with the Kelly family. His account examines the circumstances that led to the gang's outlaw years, their encounters with the Victorian police, and the events that ultimately culminated in the siege at Glenrowan and Ned Kelly's capture.
An important feature of the book is its deliberately challenging perspective on the conventional portrayal of the Kelly Gang. Kenneally argues that the family suffered serious injustice and persecution and presents the police and authorities in a highly critical light. While the book is openly partisan and should therefore be read with an awareness of its viewpoint, it remains an important source for understanding how the Kelly story was interpreted in Australia during the early twentieth century. With its historical documentation, contemporary testimonies, portraits, and detailed treatment of the people and events involved, The Inner History of the Kelly Gang is an appealing addition for collectors of Australian history, Australiana, bushranger literature, and books relating to one of Australia's most enduring historical figures.
In used condition. Pages a legible. Some tearing on the pages and inside. See photos. Some water stains on the back.
Dimensions: 17.5cm x 12cm
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