George Dawson: The Little Giant

by Joyce Barkhouse

Book Overview

An exceptional man, George Mercer Dawson (1849-1901) a tiny hunchback, may have contributed more than any other person to early knowledge of the geology, biology and ethnology of Canada's Northwest. Possessed of a brilliant mind, boundless enthusiasm, an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and a great love of the land, he made some of the most epic exploratory journeys in Canadian history. His maps and reports remain invaluable reference sources. Both...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 092047456X
• ISBN13: 9780920474563
• Release Date: June 1989
• Publisher: Natural Heritage Books
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 3.2" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7