Genealogy Australia

The days of our colonial ancestors were rough and tough - but this fascinating book by Queensland author Tony Matthews tells us just how dangerous and brutal life could really be.

• Lying scoundrels and cheats
• Murderers and hangmen
• Desperate jail breaks
• Brutal masters and mistresses
• Long-forgotten mysteries
• Lost gold
• Whippings and unholy prisons
• Daring gold robberies

If you've ever wondered what life was really like during our rugged colonial years, you must read this book of amazing true stories.

Contents:
Acknowledgements
Preface
1. The Pine River Killings
2. Murder at Canoe Creek
3. A Small White Lie
4. The Beating of Bella
5. The Beast of Boonara
6. Billy Horton's Lucky Break
7. The Murder of Mrs Mee
8. Killer in a Black Felt Hat
9. Death of a Pedlar
10. The Butcher's Shop Bushrangers
11. The Jealous Killer Whodunit
12. The Grim Secrets of Boggo Road Gaol
13. The Triple Execution
14. The Mysterious Death of Robert Birkett
15. Murder of the French Recluse
16. Horrible Horrocks - the Hemmant Murderer
17. The Mount Morgan Gold Robbers
18. The Busy Gallows
19. Murder at the Asylum
20. Death Under the Microscope
21. The Consumptive Murderer
22. The Forgotten Murders
23. Murder, Mystery, and the Lost Goldfield
Sources and Notes
Bibliography
Index