There were few bushrangers whose influence extended as far as that
of Frank Gardiner. Handsome, clever, charismatic and dangerous, he
inspired many young men to abandon the drudgery of their honest
work and turn to highway robbery. So strong was his influence that
it set in motion a craze known as "Gardinerism". Gardiner was the
leader of the infamous Gold Escort robbery at Eugowra Rocks; he was
the one who almost "got away" with the crime. escaping to
Queensland and running a successful public house until his
eventual, controversial arrest. Such was the man's charm and
influence that respectable citizens petitioned successfully on his
behalf and Gardiner was released early from gaol amid a storm of
controversy. This book outlines the life of Frank Gardiner, his
descent into crime and the mystery of his final years in exile. The
Australian Bushrangers series by librarian and historical
researcher, Jane Smith, details the colourful lives of six
ofAustralia's most famous bushrangers of the gold rush era: Captain
Thunderbolt, Captain Moonlite, Frank Gardiner, BenHall, and the two
men known as `Captain Starlight'. Based on meticulous research of
primary sources such as birth, death and marriage certificates,
Police Gazettes, Court, policeand gaol records, letters and
newspaper articles, Jane Smith, has produced a series of books that
align with the national curriculum and are both entertaining and
historically accurate; for the first time dispelling many of the
myths. These simply written, concise narratives provide an insight
into the lives of these bushrangers. From their family
background,crimes, family and gang members, the circumstances and
events that led him to crime, and where relevant, his capture and
death, the books are full of interesting facts and loaded with
images, newspaper clippings and records.
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