Chauncy, Nan (1900–1970)
Chauncy, Nan (1900–1970)
Australian children's writer. Born May 29, 1900, in England; died May 1, 1970; dau. of Charles Edward and Lilla (Osmond) Masterman; m. Anthony Chauncy, 1938; children: Heather.
Moved with family to Tasmania at age 12; became deeply interested in conservation and, with husband, bought 1,000 acres of bush and established a wildlife sanctuary; also established a girl guides company and promoted Tasmania overseas; wrote 14 children's books, including They Found a Cave (1948), Tiger in the Bush (1957), Devils' Hill (1958) and Tangara (1960).
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