Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux. Written by himself. by James Hardy Vaux

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Author Vaux, James Hardy, 1782-
LoC No. unk84075364
Title Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux. Written by himself.
Original Publication London: W Clowes, 1819.
Credits MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux" by James Hardy Vaux is an autobiographical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the life experiences of the author, who recounts his descent into a life of crime and his subsequent experiences as a convict transported to Australia. The narrative provides a unique insight into the mind of someone who has embraced a life of moral ambiguity and illegal activities. The opening of the memoir introduces Vaux's family background and early life, emphasizing both his educational experiences and the affection he received from his grandparents. As he reflects on his formative years, he begins to reveal his growing discontent and desires for adventure, which eventually lead him down a path of recklessness. The initial chapters depict a gradual shift from innocence to moral decline, as Vaux becomes easily influenced by bad company and indulges in gambling and dishonest behavior, ultimately setting the stage for his future trials and tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Criminals -- England -- Biography
Subject Vaux, James Hardy, 1782-
Subject Thieves -- England -- Biography
Subject Thieves -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography
Subject Cant -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject Flash (Prisoners' dialect) -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject English language -- Great Britain -- Slang -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject Rogues and vagabonds -- Great Britain -- Language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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