Convicts, Crimes and Tragic Times
Dark Days of Old Australia
$33.59
- Paperback
383 pages
- Release Date
28 January 2026
Summary
Behind the birth of a nation lies a brutal, lawless world where crime, punishment, and desperation ruled — and shaped the Australia we know today.
‘From goldfields to gallows – gripping true stories of crime and survival.’
From award-winning historian Tony Matthews comes a compelling collection of extraordinary but true stories from Australia’s brutal beginnings – tales of crime, tragedy and human resilience that shaped a nation.
Australia’s early hist…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923514188 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1923514180 |
| Author: | Tony Matthews |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 383 |
| Release Date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 436g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 234mm x 155mm |
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About The Author
Tony Matthews
Tony Matthews is a Welsh–Australian historian and author who has devoted his career to uncovering the hidden stories of Australia’s past. Since migrating in 1972, he has written nearly 40 books, including best-selling regional histories and gripping true crime anthologies, and produced more than a dozen documentaries for the ABC and Seven Network, as well as hundreds of radio programs.
Born in Swansea, Wales, and educated at Clevedon College, Tony travelled widely before settling in Australia to pursue his lifelong passion for history. His first book was published in 1986, with many titles since achieving strong sales. Most notably, Crosses: Australian Soldiers in the Great War remained on Queensland bestseller lists for 13 consecutive weeks.
Renowned for his meticulous research and accessible storytelling, Tony brings history to life through compelling narratives and unforgettable characters. His colonial true crime books have been serialised on radio and praised for their vivid, dramatic flair.
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