| Author | William Monckton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | memoir |
| Publisher | The States Publishing Co. of Sydney |
| Publication date | 1910 |
| Publication place | Australia |
Three Years with Thunderbolt is a 1910 non fiction Australian book by William Monckton of his experiences riding with the bushranger Captain Thunderbolt. It was adapted into a stage play and film.
Background
Monckton's account was edited by Ambrose Pratt and was serialised in 1905, with the title Three Years With Thunderbolt, in the Melbourne's The Argus newspaper.
In 1910 the narrative was compiled as a book, published by The States Publishing Co. of Sydney.
The book was adapted into the play Thunderbolt.
The play was turned into the 1910 film Thunderbolt.
References
- Three Years With Thunderbolt, The Argus (Melbourne), 28 August 1905, page 4.
- William Monckton and Ambrose Pratt (editor) (1910), Three Years With Thunderbolt, Sydney: The States Publishing Co.
- "The Theatrical Gazette". The Referee. Sydney: National Library of Australia. 11 October 1905. p. 10. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
External links
- Complete text at Project Gutenberg
- Three Years with Thunderbolt at AustLit