Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux, a Swindler and Thief: Now Transported to New South Wales for the Second Time, and for Life

By James Hardy Vaux

Book Overview

Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux is an autobiographical account of the life of James Hardy Vaux, a notorious swindler and thief who was transported to New South Wales twice, the second time for life. The book was originally published in 1819 but was revised and republished in 1827 with additional material. In the book, Vaux describes his early life in England, his criminal activities, and his experiences in the convict system in Australia. He also provides detailed descriptions of the social and economic conditions in England and Australia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The memoirs provide a unique perspective on the convict system in Australia, as Vaux was intimately familiar with it from both sides of the law. He describes the harsh conditions of the penal colony, the brutality of the overseers, and the struggles of the convicts to survive and maintain their dignity. Overall, Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux is a fascinating and insightful account of a life of crime and punishment in 19th century England and Australia. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the convict system and the social and economic conditions of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165606488
• ISBN13: 9781165606481
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"