Front cover design for the 2008 release of the revised literacy classic 'Blood in the Dust' published by Network Creative Services

The Book
Blood in the Dust is a graphological analysis of the handwriting of Ned Kelly and Joseph Byrne. It contains three complete psychological studies based on an adult sample of Joe Byrne’s handwriting, and both an adolescent and adult sample of Ned Kelly’s handwriting. The analyses build a complete personality profile of both men, including detailed descriptions of their intellect and mental processes, emotionality, physical attributes, social outreach, and sexuality. Each analysis also discusses specific relationships revealed in the handwriting, including the relationship with parents, other relatives, friends and enemies.

This new edition contains a fully revised 'Short History of the Kelly Gang' by Ironoutlaw.com's Brad Webb. This new section is aimed to introduce those new to the legend an overview of the life and times of Ned, Joe, Dan and Steve. The book also contains the complete collection of Kelly Letters including the Babington Letter penned by Ned when he was only fifteen, and the Sherritt Letter written by Joe to test Aaron's loyalty.

'Angeline Baron takes the Kelly story, and the analysis of two of its most intriguing characters, into territory previously imagined in other books on the subject but rarely explored in such explicit, provocative and gripping detail. A must-read for all Kelly scholars and anyone else with even the faintest interest in arguably the most powerful saga in Australian history.'
Ben Collins, journalist and author

The Author
Angeline Baron began studies in graphology in 1983. By that time, she already had a long-standing interest in Australian History, specifically The Kelly Outbreak. Her passion for these two subjects continued throughout her busy working life. Angeline is a Radiographer, currently working within the public health sector. During her undergraduate training at RMIT University, Angeline completed studies in developmental and behavioural Psychology. She continues private study in Psychology, specifically as it applies to her research in Graphology.

Angeline embarked on Blood in the Dust in 2001. The analyses of the handwriting samples of Joe Byrne and Ned Kelly were completed over a 12-month period. Angeline’s exhaustive analytical technique borrows from several disciplines within the field of Graphology, but is not bound by them. Her own method of analysis has been developed and tested during the twenty years of research she has undertaken in the field. In 2002, in her capacity as Graphologist, Angeline appeared as guest speaker at the Australia Day exposition of the Jerilderie Letter held at the Old Melbourne Gaol. She is currently researching her next book.

Original softcover from the 2004 edition titled 'Blood in the Dust: Inside the minds of Ned Kelly & Joe Byrne. An intimate look at the handwriting of two of the nation's most enigmatic men'.

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Australian delivery: $34.95 (including postage, bookmark and badge)
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Further Reading
Introduction: from Blood In The Dust (PDF)