Quotes by George Mercer Dawson

About George Mercer Dawson:

George Mercer Dawson was a Canadian scientist and surveyor. He was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, the eldest son of Sir John William Dawson, Principal of McGill University and his wife, Lady Margaret Dawson. By age 11, he was afflicted with tuberculosis of the spine (Pott's disease) that resulted in a deformed back and stunted his growth. However, his physical limitations did not deter Dawson from becoming one of Canada's greatest scientists.
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The sand stones had fragments of charcoal on some surfaces but found no recognisable fossils.

George Mercer Dawson

Selenite occurs in abundance in well formed clear crystals of several inches in length.

George Mercer Dawson

A duck's nest was found today near the trail on the dry open prairie with as far as could be seen no water or marsh near. The bird flew off but could not tell what species. The eggs nine originally.

George Mercer Dawson

The country has been of better character since leaving the Buttes than E. of them, but has now a very fertile appearance. This may be said to begin about the 3rd crossing of Milk R of the line.

George Mercer Dawson

A great library contains the diary of the human race.

George Mercer Dawson

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge Mercer Dawson
  • DescriptionCanadian scientist
  • BornAugust 1, 1849
  • DiedMarch 2, 1901
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionCartographer; Paleontologist
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Companion Of The Order Of St Michael And St George