Black Snake
Oct 2018 · Hachette UK
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Author Leo Kennedy is the great-grandson of Sergeant Michael Kennedy. Raised in the shadow of his great-grandfather's murder, Leo witnessed the deep psychological wounds inflicted on successive generations of his family - and the families of other victims - as the Ned Kelly myth grew around them and the sacrifice of their loved ones was forgotten. Leo himself was nicknamed 'Red Ned' at school and taunted for being on the wrong side of Australian history.
Now, for the first time, and in brilliant prose that brings these historical episodes to life, Black Snake challenges the legend of Ned Kelly. Instead of celebrating an heroic man of the people, it gives voice to the victims of a merciless gang of outlaws. This is a captivating true story, gleaned from meticulous research and family history, of two men from similar backgrounds whose legacies were distorted by history.
Now, for the first time, and in brilliant prose that brings these historical episodes to life, Black Snake challenges the legend of Ned Kelly. Instead of celebrating an heroic man of the people, it gives voice to the victims of a merciless gang of outlaws. This is a captivating true story, gleaned from meticulous research and family history, of two men from similar backgrounds whose legacies were distorted by history.
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4.6
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Eddie Gallo
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22 June 2020
Finally someone has recorded Kelly for exactly what he was. . . A criminal, horse thief, liar, bully and murderer. He should never be remembered for anything else than the gutless murdering mongrel he was. The only thing I would have done differently with his life is not informed him of his date of execution, but instead stood him on the trapdoor every morning with the noise around his neck and then saying, "no, not today" and then one day just pulled the lever without any sort of warning. After all he showed little care or compassion for those who he murderer. Thank you for this book, hopefully many will read it and learn some truths behind the lies that have been around for too many years. RIP Sgt Kennedy, Constable Scanlan and Constable Lonigan, you did your duty proudly and deserve to be remembered for your sacrifice. I hope this book helps heal some of the hurt carried down the years by those families.
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Peter Dickson
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12 February 2019
fact is, Kelly was a cold hearted killer. in the end justice prevailed
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Wayne Abell
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20 June 2024
About time the truth about that evil bushranger was told. Well done Leo.
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