Convict Once and other Poems

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Remarks on Condition : Good, No dustjacket, In good condition, Previous owner’s name to front endpaper

Convict Once and other Poems is a book by J. Brunton Stephens, an Australian poet who was born in Scotland and migrated to Australia in 1866. The book contains poems that reflect his experiences as a teacher, journalist, and public servant in Queensland. The poems also express his views on Australian history, culture, politics, and nature. The book includes his most famous poem, Convict Once, which tells the story of a former convict who becomes a successful farmer and politician in Australia. The book was published by George Robertson and Co in 1888 and has 367 pages. Blue cloth, stamped in gilt, bevelled boards. Spine darkened with damaged tail and crown.