Gentleman Jack, Bushranger by Don Delaney

Name: Gentleman Jack, Bushranger
Author: Don Delaney

Gentleman Jack, Bushranger is a thrilling historical novel set in the wild and lawless Australian outback of the late 1800s. The story follows the adventures of Jack, a young man who has been forced to flee his home in England after a series of misfortunes. He finds himself in the Australian outback, where he quickly becomes a wanted man. Jack is determined to make a new life for himself, and he soon finds himself leading a gang of bushrangers, or outlaws. He and his gang rob banks, stage daring train robberies, and even kidnap a wealthy landowner. But Jack is no ordinary criminal. He is a gentleman, and he has a code of honor that he follows. He never harms innocent people, and he always makes sure that his victims are compensated for their losses. As Jack's fame grows, so does the pressure from the authorities. He must find a way to stay one step ahead of the law, while still maintaining his code of honor. Gentleman Jack, Bushranger is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and justice in the wild and lawless Australian outback.

By Don Delaney · First published 1911 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Biographical Fiction · 15 chapters · 36,334 words

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[Don Delaney was the pen name of John Sandes]

"Gentlemen of the jury," said his honor, in deliberate and impressive tones, "you have heard the evidence in this case and you have now to ask yourself whether there can be any reasonable doubt that the prisoner in the dock is guilty of a most cold blooded and brutal murder. It is my duty to tell you that, if you feel a reasonable doubt as men of ordinary intelligence, you should acquit the accused, but I am also bound to say to you that I have never heard a case more skilfully, more clearly, and, I may add, more convincingly put than this case has been put by Mr. Maynard as counsel representing the Crown."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Don Delaney
Date: 1911 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Biographical Fiction, Western
Length: 36,334 words
Structure: 15 chapters, 863 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is based on the life of a real-life bushranger, Jack Donahue, and is set in the 19th century, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows the adventures of Jack Donahue as he roams the Australian outback, making it an adventure novel.
Biographical Fiction — The book is based on the life of a real-life bushranger, Jack Donahue, making it a biographical fiction novel.
Western — The book is set in the Australian outback, making it a western novel.

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