Author: DAWSON, GEORGE MERCER; JENKINS, PHIL
Title: Beneath My Feet - the Memoirs of George Mercer Dawson
Description: Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0771043880. 350 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. "Travelling by horse and canoe, Dawson was a groundbreaker in the Geological Survey's opening up of the Canadian West. In 1895, he became its director. A tough life for anyone, it was an extraordinary achievement for Dawson, who was cripped by a childhood illness that stunted his growth but heightened his lively spirit." - from back board. No dust jacket as issued. Highlighting on a few pages, otherwise clean and bright with very light wear. A nice copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Dawson, George Mercer Biography Geological Survey. Very Good .

Keywords: 0771043880 History