The Vagabond Papers

The Vagabond Papers

$25.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: John Stanley James, with an introduction by Michael Cannon

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Good with mild foxing and tanning, Dust Jacket: fair with general shelfwear with some tears along the spines and edges., Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting


The Vagabond Papers is a book that collects the writings of John Stanley James, a journalist and adventurer who used the pen name of The Vagabond. The book contains his vivid and sensational reports on various aspects of life in Melbourne and Victoria in the late 19th century, such as prisons, asylums, slums, sports, and entertainment. The book also includes a biographical introduction by historian Michael Cannon, who tried to unravel the mysteries of JamesÕs origins, adventures, and aliases. The book was published by Melbourne University Press in an abridges version in 1969 and has 274 pages. Additional remarks: Dampstain on the back of the DJ.
Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: John Stanley James, with an introduction by Michael Cannon

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Good with mild foxing and tanning, Dust Jacket: fair with general shelfwear with some tears along the spines and edges., Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting


The Vagabond Papers is a book that collects the writings of John Stanley James, a journalist and adventurer who used the pen name of The Vagabond. The book contains his vivid and sensational reports on various aspects of life in Melbourne and Victoria in the late 19th century, such as prisons, asylums, slums, sports, and entertainment. The book also includes a biographical introduction by historian Michael Cannon, who tried to unravel the mysteries of JamesÕs origins, adventures, and aliases. The book was published by Melbourne University Press in an abridges version in 1969 and has 274 pages. Additional remarks: Dampstain on the back of the DJ.