John Knatchbull. From Quarterdeck to Gallows. Including the narrative written by himself in Darlinghurst Gaol 23 January - 13 February 1844. ... With retrospect of his life by Colin Roderick.

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Sydney: Angus Robertson (1963). 8vo.Or.cl.d.w. (X278pp.). With 16 plates most full-page including facsimiles of Knatchbull manuscripts. Previous owner's name on front fly-leaf. NOTE: John Knatchbull (1789-1844) joined the Royal Navy as a Volunteer in 1804 and was retired as a Commander in 1815. In 1824 he was transported to Sydney for 14 years as a pickpocket and was hanged for murder.