{"title":"Ned Kelly","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the tumultuous world of the Australian outback with our collection dedicated to Ned Kelly, one of history's most intriguing and controversial figures. Best known as an iconic bushranger, Ned Kelly's life and legacy continue to captivate and inspire readers and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNed Kelly's story is one of rebellion, resilience, and ride or die camaraderie, delving deep into the socio-political landscape of colonial Australia. These books, including the famed \u003cem\u003eThe Jerilderie Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a compelling glimpse into the mind of a man who has become a symbol of defiance and rebellion against oppression. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jerilderie Letter\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a particularly significant piece in this collection. Dictated by Kelly himself, it serves as a passionate justification of his actions and a vivid account from the bushranger’s perspective. The letter provides invaluable insights into his motivations and the injustices he felt faced by, adding layers to our understanding of his storied life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection resides under the History \u0026amp; Military categories, perfectly catering to those with an interest in true crime, colonial history, and the undercurrents of societal struggle. Whether you're a seasoned history enthusiast or new to the saga of Ned Kelly, these books offer an educational and unforgettable journey through the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-jerilderie-letter-by-ned-kelly-9781921922336","title":"The Jerilderie Letter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have been wronged and my mother and four or five men lagged innocent and is my brothers and sisters and my mother not to be pitied also who has no alternative only to put up with the brutal and cowardly conduct of a parcel of big ugly fat-necked wombat headed big bellied magpie legged narrow hipped splaw-footed sons of Irish Bailiffs or English landlords which is better known as Officers of Justice or Victorian Police...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutlaw, murderer, self-proclaimed victim, Ned Kelly is an Australian icon. But who was he? Kelly's extraordinary achievement is to have provided his own answer to that question. \u003cem\u003eThe Jerilderie Letter\u003c\/em\u003e is his remarkable manifesto and a startling record of his voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKelly delivered his letter, which Joe Byrne had diligently written out, on Monday, 10 February 1879, immediately after his gang had held up the Bank of New South Wales in Jerilderie. He gives an impassioned defence of his actions, condemns those who have wronged him, and sends a chilling warning to those who may yet defy him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated edition, transcribed from the manuscript now housed in the State Library of Victoria, includes a fascinating new introduction by the historian Alex McDermott. \u003cem\u003eThe Jerilderie Letter\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most astonishing documents in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343676559596,"sku":"9781921922336","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7634483482872.jpg?v=1744003014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ned-kelly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}