Canberra, Australia National Library of Australia 2004 paperback Very Good The Diaries of Prison Governor John Buckley Castieau, 1855-1884. Octavo, softcover, xxxiii, 326 pp. Photographs. This book was edited and introduced by Mark Finnane. Moderate wear on side edge of front cover. Light edge wear otherwise. Small crease on bottom corner of back cover.

ISBN10: 0642107939, ISBN13: 9780642107930, [publisher: National Library of Australia, Canberra, Australia] Softcover Octavo, softcover, xxxiii, 326 pp. Photographs. This book was edited and introduced by Mark Finnane. Moderate wear on side edge of front cover. Light edge wear otherwise. Small crease on bottom corner of back cover.
[St. Petersburg, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2004]

Canberra: National Library of Australia, Date: 2004. Soft cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxxiii 326 pages,including index and bibliography. The head's outer edge is very lightly chipped and there is light smudging on the front end paper where a pricehas been rubbed out, else pristine and obviously unread. "A career in the Victorian penal system might not seem to be a source of excitement or even great interest, but for John Buckley Castieau it was the trigger for nearly three decades of diaries that reveal not only what went on behind prison walls but also much about the colony's early history. J.B. Castieau was the governor of both Beechworth and Melbourne gaols as well as, somewhat disastrously, the Inspector-General of Penal Establisments. Well-educated, fond of the theatre, frequently in debt, impulsively generous, self-doubting and of unsteady habits' in his cups, he knew many of the prominent characters of 'Marvellous Melbourne' " (Back cover) 2004. National Library of Australia ISBN 0642107939 9780642107930 [AU]

ISBN10: 0642107939, ISBN13: 9780642107930, [publisher: National Library of Australia, Canberra] Softcover xxxiii 326 pages,including index and bibliography. The head's outer edge is very lightly chipped and there is light smudging on the front end paper where a pricehas been rubbed out, else pristine and obviously unread. ""A career in the Victorian penal system might not seem to be a source of excitement or even great interest, but for John Buckley Castieau it was the trigger for nearly three decades of diaries that reveal not only what went on behind prison walls but also much about the colony's early history. J.B. Castieau was the governor of both Beechworth and Melbourne gaols as well as, somewhat disastrously, the Inspector-General of Penal Establisments. Well-educated, fond of the theatre, frequently in debt, impulsively generous, self-doubting and of unsteady habits' in his cups, he knew many of the prominent characters of 'Marvellous Melbourne' " (Back cover)
[Benalla, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 0642107939, ISBN13: 9780642107930, [publisher: National Library of Australia] Softcover xxxiii, 326 pp. ".three decades of diaries that reveal not only what went on behind prison walls but also much about the colony's early social history." Edited by Mark Finnane. Illustrated. Covers have some light shelf wear, couple of small marks on bottom edge, bottom corners of pages lightly creased, rear cover has small crease near bottom corner.
[Calgary, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 0642107939, ISBN13: 9780642107930, [publisher: National Library of Australia 01 J] Softcover The Difficulties of My Position: the Diaries of Prison Governor John Buckley Castieau, 1855-1884 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2004]