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

"Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood, is a late 19th-century adventure story about life in the Australian outback, as told by Dick Marston, a young bush-ranger looking back at his criminal past while sitting in jail awaiting his execution. Dick thinks about his choices, his youthful friendships, and the fallout from his actions. The book begins with Dick facing death as he thinks back to his wild life as an outlaw. Readers discover his family history, his dad’s shady deals, and his close relationships with siblings and friends. Dick's inner struggle combined with the vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape, provide a thrilling story about adventure, moral problems, and the difficult life of an outlaw.