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George Mercer Dawson - by William Chalmers (Paperback)

Name: George Mercer Dawson - by William Chalmers (Paperback)
Brand: Dundurn Press
SKU: 1012966809
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Dawson worked for the International Boundary Commission and the Geological Survey of Canada.
192 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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About the Book

As a geological surveyor, Dawson was responsible for mapping the 49th parallel, vast tracts of British Columbias Interior, and many rivers in the Yukon.

Book Synopsis

Dawson worked for the International Boundary Commission and the Geological Survey of Canada. He surveyed the 49th parallel, vast tracts of land in British Columbia's Interior, and many rivers in the Yukon. He knew the value of the Klondike gold fields ten years before the rush of 1898.

About the Author

William Chalmers leads sea kayaking expeditions on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Queen Charlotte Islands, and Baja, Mexico. He teaches outdoor education, communications, and survival skills. Chalmers holds a B.A. from the University of Victoria and a Masters degree from Concordia. In 1996, he published a novel, No More Worthy

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)

Weight: .43 Pounds

Suggested Age: 14-18 Years

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography

Publisher: Dundurn Press

Theme: Science & Technology

Format: Paperback

Author: William Chalmers

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 2000

TCIN: 1012966809

UPC: 9780968360187

Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-4618

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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