A Life of J.C. Beaglehole

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one of New Zealands greatest scholars, J. C. Beaglehole, is presented through firsthand writings, including previously unpublished letters, in this comprehensive volume.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.