A Three-Cornered Life: The Historian W. K. Hancock

By Jim Davidson

A biography of a 20th-century Australian historian and an outstanding scholar in the humanities and social science fields, this thorough account highlights the accomplishments of W. K. Hancock. Compelling and informative, this chronicle features the scope of Hancock's work across three continents, including his mission to Uganda on behalf of the British government in 1954, his tracking of British mobilizations during World War II, and his founding ofthe Australian National University. Illuminating an extraordinary life and career, this examination celebrates the author of Australia.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
• Release date: Nov 1, 2010
• ISBN: 9781742231273

Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson is an accomplished high-altitude climber, motivational speaker, and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Ledge. Along with his teammates, he has been commended twice by the U.S. National Park Service for volunteering on risky and remote mountain rescues. He has inspired audiences across the United States and internationally through his business, Speaking of Adventure. Davidson has two adventurous children and lives in Colorado with his wife.

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