The Meeting Place of Geology and History

Sir John William Dawson was a renowned Canadian geologist and naturalist, and this book presents his insights on the interaction between the natural world and human history. Drawing on examples from around the world, Dawson explores how geological and environmental factors have shaped the course of human civilization, and offers a unique perspective on the interplay between science and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.