Robbery Under Arms

The narrative follows Dick Marston, a bushranger facing execution, as he recounts his life of crime alongside Captain Starlight, an English nobleman turned outlaw. Set against the backdrop of colonial Australia, the story explores themes of lawlessness and survival in a land marked by conflict between settlers and Aboriginal peoples. With its action-packed plot and vivid portrayal of the era, the novel serves as a significant record of life on the fringes of civilization and has inspired multiple adaptations in film and theater.