Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux. Written by himself.

"Memoirs of James Hardy Vaux" by James Hardy Vaux is the true story of a man's journey into crime and punishment in early 19th century Australia. The author tells us about his life, how he ended up as a criminal, and what it was like to be sent to Australia as a convict. The story starts with Vaux's family and how he grew up, showing how much his grandparents loved him and his education. He starts to feel restless and wants more excitement, which begins his slide into trouble. Vaux's story shows how he changed from a young, innocent boy to someone doing bad things, like gambling and lying, because he was influenced by the wrong people, and this gets him into serious trouble. The book is uniquely from the perspective of someone who has chosen a life outside the law.