Robbery under Arms / A Story of Life and Adventure in the Bush and in the Australian Goldfields

Name: Robbery under Arms / A Story of Life and Adventure in the Bush and in the Australian Goldfields
Author: Rolf Boldrewood

By Rolf Boldrewood

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A first-person narrator from the Marston family recounts life in the bush and on the goldfields, describing long spells of idleness, rural routines, and youthful gambling and drinking that lead him and his brother into horse-stealing and bushranging. The account blends vivid landscapes and domestic detail with episodes of friendship, a daring rescue, and increasingly desperate criminal ventures on roads and at diggings. Told as a candid chronicle and moral confession, the narrative traces the causes, actions, and consequences of the family’s descent into outlawry.

About the Author

Rolf Boldrewood

Rolf Boldrewood was an Australian author known for his vivid depictions of colonial life and the Australian bush. His most notable work, "Robbery under Arms," is a classic adventure novel that explores themes of crime and morality in the context of the Australian goldfields. Boldrewood's writing often reflects his experiences as a pastoralist and his keen observations of society, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of Australia. In addition to his fiction, he wrote essays and stories that capture the spirit of the era, such as "Old Melbourne Memories" and "A Colonial Reformer." His works remain influential in understanding Australia's cultural and historical landscape.