The Man Who Was Starlight

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The story of Henry Readford and the famous cattle theft he carried out by droving stolen cattle from central Queensland to South Australia in 1870 is now part of Australian folklore. This feat, the climax of a long career as cattle duffer and horse thief, was portrayed by Rolf Boldrewood in the opening chapters of his classic novel, 'Robbery Under Arms'. Patrick McCarthy' s careful research reveals Readford as a mystery man and wanderer whose talents - as pastoralist,drover, path finder and explorer - rival those of his 'respectable' contemporaries.

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Patrick McCarthy has been a student of Australian folklore and pastoral history for many years. He became acquainted with Readford, the folk hero, while working in 'Starlight Country' along the Thomson and Barcoo rivers of Western Queensland.