Before Ned Kelly, the bushranger that most struck fear into the hearts of lawmen was Dan Morgan.

And while he started out as a champion of the downtrodden, Morgan became increasingly unhinged and dangerous, and was once named the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush.

Historian Aidan Phelan joins the show with more.

More on Phelan's research and books: https://aguidetoaustralianbushranging.com/

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