The Bush Ranger Of Van Diemen's Land

By Charles Rowcroft

Book Overview

The Bush Ranger Of Van Diemen�������s Land is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Rowcroft. The story is set in the early 19th century in Van Diemen's Land (now known as Tasmania), which was then a British penal colony. The book follows the life of a notorious bush ranger named Michael Howe, who was known for his daring escapes from prison and his attacks on settlers and soldiers.The story begins with Michael Howe being sent to Van Diemen's Land as a convict. He is forced to work in a chain gang and endure harsh conditions. However, he manages to escape and becomes a bush ranger, living in the wilderness and surviving by stealing from settlers.As Michael becomes more notorious, the authorities send soldiers after him. The book follows Michael's various encounters with the soldiers and his attempts to evade capture. Along the way, he meets other bush rangers and forms alliances with them.The story also explores Michael's personal life, including his relationship with a woman named Mary Cockerill, who becomes his partner in crime. The book delves into the psychological motivations behind Michael's actions and the complex relationships he forms with those around him.Overall, The Bush Ranger Of Van Diemen�������s Land is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Tasmania and the lives of bush rangers during the early 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163082821
• ISBN13: 9781163082829
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"