Robbery Under Arms
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ISBN10: 1161450963
ISBN13: 9781161450965
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161450965
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Robbery Under Arms is a classic novel by Rolf Boldrewood that tells the story of the Marston family, a group of Australian outlaws who engage in a life of crime and adventure in the mid-19th century. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Australian bush, and follows the Marston brothers, Dick and Jim, as they become involved in a series of daring robberies and violent conflicts with the law. The story is narrated by Dick Marston, who recounts his life of crime and the events that led him to become an outlaw. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Jeanie, who becomes a central figure in the story. Robbery Under Arms is a thrilling adventure novel that captures the spirit of the Australian frontier. It is also a deeply moral tale that explores themes of loyalty, family, and the consequences of one's actions. The novel has become a classic of Australian literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of fiction about the Australian bush.Rolf Boldrewood's Story of Life and Adventure in the Bush and in the Goldfields of Australia -- who'd've thought we still title 'em that way?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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