This illustrated book chronicles the life of infamous Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite, from his Irish roots and criminal exploits like bank robberies and jailbreaks to his tragic end.
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This illustrated book chronicles the life of infamous Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite, from his Irish roots and criminal exploits like bank robberies and jailbreaks to his tragic end.
Captain Moonlite (1845-1880) was one of Australia's most notorious bushrangers. Told through paintings and their accompanying text, here is his extraordinary life story acknowledging his romance with fellow gang member, James Nesbitt.Follow Captain Moonlite’s life from his birth through his criminal career to his untimely death—and beyond.The life story of Australia's infamous gay bushranger, Captain Moonlite, told in paintings by artist John Douglas, with accompanying text by Robert La Bua and ...
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Implied romantic relationship between male characters; no explicit scenes depicted.
Frequent depictions of bank robberies, shoot-outs, sieges, and deaths including a policeman's killing; central to the outlaw narrative.
No profanity or strong language present.
No substance use depicted.
Central gay protagonist and his romantic relationship with a male gang member; themes of homosexuality in a repressive era define the story.
Protagonist poses as a lay preacher; some religious framing in his early life and deceptions.
No witchcraft or occult elements present.
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Explores 19th-century Australian social issues like disapproval of homosexuality, capital punishment, and bushranger culture.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Brief mentions of historical prison hardships and capital punishment.
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