The Diaries Of Prison Governor John Buckley Castieau Difficulties Of My Position

Biography & Memoir History True Crime

First edition paperback of The Diaries of Prison Governor John Buckley Castieau: The Difficulties of My Position, edited by historian Mark Finnane. This 2004 Australian biography opens Castieau’s private journals, offering a rare insider view of colonial jail life and the moral strains of 19th-century prison administration.

Ideal for readers of Australian history, true crime, and memoir, the narrative blends personal reflection with social commentary as Castieau navigates law, order, and human frailty inside Melbourne’s walls. Finnane’s scholarly framing places the diaries in context without overshadowing the governor’s candid voice.

The book is in very good condition: smooth spine, clean unmarked pages, tight binding, and only light cover wear. No writing, dog-ears, or tears; a tidy copy from a smoke-free home ready for immediate reading or gift-giving.