# Endnotes explained — Robbery Under Arms

> Chapter companion for Robbery Under Arms by Rolf Boldrewood.

## What happens

The author's preface to the abridged one-volume edition published in 1889, with brief editorial notes defining terms such as 'Gibbers' (boulders) and 'Gin' (a black woman).

## Key lines

> This is the author’s preface to the abridged one-volume edition published in 1889.

This section contains the author's preface written for the condensed single-volume version released in 1889.

_Identifies the source and context of the endnotes._

> “Gibbers”: boulders.

The term 'Gibbers' refers to large rocks or boulders.

_Defines a colloquial term used in the text._

> “Gin”: a black woman.

The word 'Gin' is used to denote an Aboriginal woman.

_Clarifies a period-specific term._

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