Angels
Life in an Australian Motorcycle Gang in the 60s and 70s
Published on 1. February 2021
240 pages
978-1-925556-76-6 (ISBN)
Description
David King was only ten years old when he met the Angels.
This is a story full of childhood adventures, street smarts and ingenuity. It is the story of a survivor in a time when violence in the home was commonplace, and of the gang of Angels who took him under their wing, protected him and taught him the value of 'safety in numbers'.
David's story also provides insights into the history of Melbourne's west and the teenage boys and girls who broke free of the norms of the 50s to rebel in the 60s. It is a snapshot of life in a motorcycle gang that had a code of conduct, common interests and specific values.
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Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Motorbikes and Mischief
- Chapter 2: Tinkering and Tech School
- Chapter 3: A New Family
- Chapter 4: Motorcycle Clubs
- Chapter 5: Violent Times
- Chapter 6: Read All About It!
- Chapter 7: Angels' Code of Conduct
- Chapter 8: A Little Angel-60s and 70s
- Chapter 9: Partying
- Chapter 10: Booze, Drugs and Rock'n'Roll
- Chapter 11: On the Road
- Chapter 12: Road Rash
- Chapter 13: The End of an Era
- Chapter 14: Different Roads
- Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
- About the Authors
- Copyright
- Back Cover
