Glenrowan. Ian M. Shaw. 2012.

On 26 June 1880, the notorious Kelly Gang rode into Glenrowan. It was to be their last stand. 

In this impeccably researched account, Ian Shaw vividly details the action and violence of the 41-hour siege, creating immaculate portraits of the real heroes - and the real villains.

There’s the soulful Joe Byrne, toasts the success of the gang one moment, bleeding to death the next. And the two younger gang members - Dan Kelly and Steve Hart - who prefer to die rather than surrender. The murderous Sergeant Arthur Steele prepared to fire upon innocents to further his own ambition. And the hostages in the inn, trapped between the law and the outlaws. 

Above it all sits the enigmatic figure of Ned Kelly - vainglorious, cunning and brave. A figure revered by the people and demonised by the authorities. Ned’s daring and deeds made him famous. Glenrowan made him immortal.