Trudy Toohill

The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger Trudy Toohill

The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1862 to 1866, which tell the story of the life and death of Ben Hall and his gang in intricate detail as it was read by the nation, and Ben Hall himself, over a century ago. These newspaper stories contain numerous transcripts and interviews from hostages and police officers involved in the search and capture of Ben Hall and his gang. These personal accounts offer a greater understanding into what these victims endured, and how difficult it was for the authorities to capture these bushrangers with inferior equipment and horses. This is the first book in the 'Australian Bushrangers in Print' series which covers all of the well-known Australian Bushrangers and the not so well-known ones. The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger, is a fascinating read that provides a remarkable insight into the feelings of a nation caught in the middle of bushranging terror.