Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux is a two-volume autobiography written by James Hardy Vaux and published in 1819. Vaux was an English convict who was transported to Australia in the early 19th century. The book details his life before and after his conviction, including his criminal activities, his time in prison, and his experiences as a convict in Australia. Vaux also provides a detailed account of the social and cultural conditions of the time, including the harsh treatment of convicts and the corruption of the prison system. The book is considered an important historical document, providing a first-hand account of the convict experience in Australia during the early 19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.