Old Convict Days (1899)

Old Convict Days is a non-fiction book written by Louis Becke and first published in 1899. The book is a memoir of Becke's experiences as a former convict in Australia during the mid-19th century. It provides a detailed account of the harsh living conditions, brutal punishments, and daily struggles faced by the convicts in the Australian penal colonies. Becke describes his own experiences as well as those of other convicts he encountered during his time in prison. The book also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the attitudes towards convicts and the role of the penal colonies in the British Empire. Old Convict Days is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark period in Australian history and the lives of those who were forced to endure it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.