The Last and Worst of the Bush-Rangers of Van Di
The Last and Worst of the Bush-Rangers of Van Dieman's Land is a work about the notorious bushrangers of Van Dieman's Land, now known as Tasmania. It tells the story of the last and worst of the bushrangers, Thomas E. Wells, and his exploits in the early 19th century. The book follows Wells' life from his early days as a convict, to his time as a bushranger, and finally to his death at the hands of the law. It also looks at the other bushrangers of the time, and the impact they had on the colony. The book is a fascinating look at the history of Van Dieman's Land, and the lives of the bushrangers who terrorized the colony.
By Thomas E. Wells · First published 1818 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Adventure · 2 chapters · 8,224 words
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NARRATIVE OF THE CHIEF ATROCITIES COMMITTED BY THIS GREAT MURDERER AND HIS ASSOCIATES, DURING A PERIOD OF SIX YEARS, IN VAN DIEMEN'S LAND.
THE following account, of which some portions were published in Mr. Evans's work on Van Diemen's Land, will be read with interest. It was originally printed in the colony in the year 1818.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Thomas E. Wells
- Date: 1818 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Adventure, Crime, Historical Non-Fiction
- Length: 8,224 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 250 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on the true story of Michael Howe, a real-life bushranger in Van Dieman's Land, and is written in a narrative style that blends fact and fiction.
- Biography — The book is a biography of Michael Howe, a real-life bushranger in Van Dieman's Land, and focuses on his life and exploits.
- Adventure — The book follows Michael Howe's adventures as a bushranger in Van Dieman's Land, and includes thrilling action sequences and daring escapes.
- Crime — The book follows Michael Howe's criminal activities as a bushranger in Van Dieman's Land, and includes descriptions of robberies and other criminal acts.
Tags
bushrangers · Van Diemen's Land · Australia · historical fiction · crime · adventure · 19th century · outlaws · colonial history · drama · Thomas E. Wells · literature
Contents
- Chapter 1: Preface
- Chapter 2: Michael Howe: the Last and Worst of the Bush-rangers of Van Dieman's Land