{"title":"Katherine Biber","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of Katherine Biber, a renowned author and academic who delves into the intricacies of history and law with a distinct focus on Australia's rich cultural tapestry. Known for her compelling narratives and meticulous research, Biber captures the imagination of readers who are fascinated by tales of the past and the legal systems that bind societies together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer celebrated work, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Outlaws\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you on a riveting journey through Australia’s bushranger days, exploring the intersection of crime, culture, and history. Biber’s writings not only chronicle historical events but also provide insightful analysis, making her books a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and academic scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to the thrilling tales of old or seeking an informed perspective on historical events, Katherine Biber’s collection offers a treasure trove of knowledge and adventure. Immerse yourself in her explorations of history and military themes, and discover stories that reveal the hidden facets of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-outlaws-by-katherine-biber-9781761631665","title":"The Last Outlaws","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliantly reconstructed from contemporary narratives, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Outlaws\u003c\/i\u003e is both a gripping work of historical true crime and a richly revealing examination of our nation at its birth. \u003ci\u003eThe Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eKilling for Country.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winter of 1900, Wiradjuri man Jimmy Governor and his brother Joe murdered nine people across New South Wales, in a rampage that caused panic in the colony on the cusp of nationhood. Triggered, it seems, by a racist incident, they killed men, women and children, evading a vast manhunt until they were eventually captured. Joe was shot in the open; Jimmy survived to be put on trial. Thus the last man to be outlawed in the colony was hanged in the new nation, meeting his end in Darlinghurst Gaol as the Federation decorations were taken down. The brothers’ names still resonate, partly due to Thomas Keneally’s novel \u003ci\u003eThe Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e and Fred Schepisi’s subsequent film, but their story has remained distorted and obscure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUndertaken with the co-operation of the Governors' descendants, Katherine Biber’s compelling reconstruction of events – from the murders themselves to Jimmy’s eventual execution – brings this extraordinary story back to life. In doing so, it sheds fresh, vivid light on the country that inspired and reacted to the murders. Not only did many of the lawyers and politicians involved also play key roles in Federation, but the case revealed in microcosm the psychology of the nascent nation: its attitudes to land and race; its anxiety about a wider First Nations insurrection; its obsession with paperwork and the emerging ‘sciences’ of neuroanatomy and criminology; its nepotism, religiosity, sweeping police powers and sensationalist media. More powerfully than the story of Ned Kelly or the Anzacs, the fate of Jimmy Governor illuminates the origin story of the Australian nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopulated by a cast of extraordinary characters and compelling detail, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Outlaws\u003c\/i\u003e brings the energy of true crime into the telling of history, offering an electric new understanding of both our past and our present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656413139180,"sku":"9781761631665","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761631665.jpg?v=1752479280"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/katherine-biber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}