The Vagabond Papers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Stanley James
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine has tanning, price clipped
John Stanley James, writing as "The Vagabond," presents a vivid collection of journalistic sketches in "The Vagabond Papers," offering a unique window into the underbelly of 19th-century Melbourne. This work of social commentary and early Australian journalism chronicles the lives of the city's marginalized, from its opium dens and brothels to its gambling halls and back alleys. James's keen observations and unflinching prose capture the raw realities of colonial life, providing an invaluable historical document for those interested in Australian history and urban sociology. The papers reveal the struggles and resilience of a diverse population, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of historical non-fiction and cultural studies.
Author: John Stanley James
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine has tanning, price clipped
John Stanley James, writing as "The Vagabond," presents a vivid collection of journalistic sketches in "The Vagabond Papers," offering a unique window into the underbelly of 19th-century Melbourne. This work of social commentary and early Australian journalism chronicles the lives of the city's marginalized, from its opium dens and brothels to its gambling halls and back alleys. James's keen observations and unflinching prose capture the raw realities of colonial life, providing an invaluable historical document for those interested in Australian history and urban sociology. The papers reveal the struggles and resilience of a diverse population, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of historical non-fiction and cultural studies.