A Life of J.C. Beaglehole
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
A Life of J.C. Beaglehole
By (Author) Timothy Beaglehole
Te Herenga Waka University Press
Victoria University Press
9th August 2006
New Zealand
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
B
Short-listed for Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Biography Category 2007
Physical Properties
Paperback
600
Description
The life of one of New Zealands greatest scholars, J. C. Beaglehole, is presented through firsthand writings, including previously unpublished letters, in this comprehensive volume. A prolific writer and criticrecognized in particular for his editing of James Cooks journalsBeaglehole devoted his life to academic freedoms, civil liberties, and improving the intellectual and cultural life of New Zealand. This biography, written by Beagleholes son, weaves together all aspects of the scholars life into an immensely compelling narrative.
Author Bio
Tim Beaglehole is a professor emeritus at Victoria University of Wellington and the chancellor of the university.
