Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux. Written by himself. by James Hardy Vaux
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"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.)
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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 www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73187 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 274 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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