Historical information

John Wren was an Australian business owner and involved in the underworld. His gambling business was established in Collingwood Victoria during the 1890s' depression and amassed a considerable profit. Another account of John Wren's activities can be found in Frank Hardy's "fictional" book, Power Without Glory.

Significance

Biographical interest.

Physical description

Book; 269 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title