Biography

Sir J. Wm. Dawson, LL.D., F.G.S., was principal of McGill College in Montreal and president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Books by John William Dawson

Archaia, or, Studies of the Co
Archaia, or, Studies of the Cosmogony and Natural History of the Hebrew Scriptures [microform]
2021
On New Plants From the Erian and Carboniferous [microform]
On New Plants From the Erian and Carboniferous [microform]
2021
On the Eozoic and Palæozoic Ro
On the Eozoic and Palæozoic Rocks of the Atlantic Coast of Canada in Comparison with Those of Western Europe and of the Interior of America [microform]
2021
Brief Biographical Sketch
Brief Biographical Sketch
2018
Canadian Ice Age
Canadian Ice Age
2018
Canadian Pleistocene Flora and
Canadian Pleistocene Flora and Fauna
2018
Life of Sir William E. Logan, Kt., LL.D., F.R.S., F.G.S., &c., First Director of the Geological Survey of Canada. Chiefly Compiled From his Letters, Journals and Reports
Life of Sir William E. Logan, Kt., LL.D., F.R.S., F.G.S., &c., First Director of the Geological Survey of Canada. Chiefly Compiled From his Letters, Journals and Reports
2018
On Burrows and Tracks of Inver
On Burrows and Tracks of Invertebrate Animals in Palaeozoic Rocks, and Other Markings
2018
On Specimens in the Peter Redpath Museum of McGill University, Illustrating the Physical Characters and Affinities of the Guanches, or Extinct People ... to be Read Before the Victoria Institute
On Specimens in the Peter Redpath Museum of McGill University, Illustrating the Physical Characters and Affinities of the Guanches, or Extinct People ... to be Read Before the Victoria Institute
2018
Story of the Earth and Man
Story of the Earth and Man
2018
The Fossil Plants of the Devonian and Upper Silurian Formations of Canada, Parts 1-2
The Fossil Plants of the Devonian and Upper Silurian Formations of Canada, Parts 1-2
2018
Acadian Geology. [With] Suppl. Chapter. [With]
Acadian Geology. [With] Suppl. Chapter. [With]
2015
Achaia or Studies of the Cosmogony and Natural History of the Hebrew Scriptures
Achaia or Studies of the Cosmogony and Natural History of the Hebrew Scriptures
2003
Fifty years of work in Canada, scientific and educational
Fifty years of work in Canada, scientific and educational
1996
Addresses of Principal Dawson and Rev. D.H. M'Vicar
Addresses of Principal Dawson and Rev. D.H. M'Vicar
1993
On the newer Pliocene and post Pliocene deposits of the vicinity of Montreal
On the newer Pliocene and post Pliocene deposits of the vicinity of Montreal
1992
Additional notes on the post-Pliocene deposits of the St. Lawrence Valley
Additional notes on the post-Pliocene deposits of the St. Lawrence Valley
1987
Additional report on erect trees containing animal remains in the coal formation of Nova Scotia
Additional report on erect trees containing animal remains in the coal formation of Nova Scotia
1987
Canadian pleistocene
Canadian pleistocene
1987
Carboniferous fossils from Newfoundland
Carboniferous fossils from Newfoundland
1987
New facts relating to Eozoon Canadense
New facts relating to Eozoon Canadense
1987
Note on the genus Naiadites as occurring in the coal formation of Nova Scotia
Note on the genus Naiadites as occurring in the coal formation of Nova Scotia
1987
Notes on prototaxites and pachytheca discovered by Dr. Hicks in the Denbighshire Grits of Corwen, N. Wales
Notes on prototaxites and pachytheca discovered by Dr. Hicks in the Denbighshire Grits of Corwen, N. Wales
1987
Notice of tertiary fossils from Labrador, Maine, &c
Notice of tertiary fossils from Labrador, Maine, &c
1987
On the Eozoic and Palæozoic ro
On the Eozoic and Palæozoic rocks of the America
1987
On the Eozoic and Palæozoic rocks of the Atlantic coast of Canada in comparison with those of western Europe and of the interior of America
On the Eozoic and Palæozoic rocks of the Atlantic coast of Canada in comparison with those of western Europe and of the interior of America
1987
On the geological relations of the iron ores of Nova Scotia
On the geological relations of the iron ores of Nova Scotia
1987
On the vegetable structures in coal
On the vegetable structures in coal
1987
Pre-Cambrian fossils especially in Canada
Pre-Cambrian fossils especially in Canada
1987
Report of J.W. Dawson, LL.D, F
Report of J.W. Dawson, LL.D, F.R.S., F.G.S., Principal of McGill University, Montreal, on the deposits of apatite on certain lots in the township of North Burgess, Ontario
1987
Revision of the bivalve mollusks of the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
Revision of the bivalve mollusks of the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
1987
The day of rest in relation to
The day of rest in relation to the world that now is and that which is to come
1987
The earthquake of November 4, 1877
The earthquake of November 4, 1877
1987
Annual meeting of the Natural History Society of Montreal
Annual meeting of the Natural History Society of Montreal
1986
Impressions and footprints of
Impressions and footprints of aquatic animals and imitative markings, carboniferous rocks
1986
Impressions and footprints of aquatic animals and imitative markings, on carboniferous rocks
Impressions and footprints of aquatic animals and imitative markings, on carboniferous rocks
1986
Note on fossil woods and other plant remains, from the Cretaceous and Laramie formations of the western territories of Canada
Note on fossil woods and other plant remains, from the Cretaceous and Laramie formations of the western territories of Canada
1986
Notes on post-Pliocene deposits at Rivière-du-Loup, and Tadoussac
Notes on post-Pliocene deposits at Rivière-du-Loup, and Tadoussac
1986
On fossil plants collected by Mr. R.A. [i.e. R.G.] McConnell, on Mackenzie River, and by Mr. T.C. Weston, on Bow River
On fossil plants collected by Mr. R.A. [i.e. R.G.] McConnell, on Mackenzie River, and by Mr. T.C. Weston, on Bow River
1986
On new species of fossil sponges from the Siluro-Cambrian at Little Metis on the lower St. Lawrence
On new species of fossil sponges from the Siluro-Cambrian at Little Metis on the lower St. Lawrence
1986
On some relations of geological work in Canada and the Old World
On some relations of geological work in Canada and the Old World
1986
On the correlation of early Cr
On the correlation of early Cretaceous floras in Canada and the United States, and on some new plants of this period
1986
Synopsis of the air-breathing animals of the Palæozoic in Canada up to 1894
Synopsis of the air-breathing animals of the Palæozoic in Canada up to 1894
1986
Alpine and arctic plants
Alpine and arctic plants
1985
Natural history in its educational aspects
Natural history in its educational aspects
1985
Nouvelle note sur les antiquit
Nouvelle note sur les antiquités aborigènes trouvées à Montréal
1985
On the conditions of the deposition of coal
On the conditions of the deposition of coal
1985
On the flora of the Devonian period in north-eastern America
On the flora of the Devonian period in north-eastern America
1985
On the upper coal-formation of eastern Nova Scotia and Prince-Edward Island in its relation to the Permian
On the upper coal-formation of eastern Nova Scotia and Prince-Edward Island in its relation to the Permian
1985
A hand book of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia, for the use of schools and families
A hand book of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia, for the use of schools and families
1984
First lessons in scientific agriculture
First lessons in scientific agriculture
1984
Acadian geology : the geologic
Acadian geology : the geological structure, organic remains and mineral resources of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
1983
Annual university lecture, del
Annual university lecture, delivered Nov. 27, 1863
1983
On fossil plants from the Simi
On fossil plants from the Similkameen Valley and other places in the southern interior of British Columbia
1983
On the genus Lepidophloios
On the genus Lepidophloios
1983
On the Silurian & Devonian rocks of Nova Scotia
On the Silurian & Devonian rocks of Nova Scotia
1983
Review of the evidence for the animal nature of Eozöon Canadense
Review of the evidence for the animal nature of Eozöon Canadense
1983
The testimony of the Holy Scri
The testimony of the Holy Scriptures respecting wine and strong drink
1983
Contributions toward the impro
Contributions toward the improvement of agriculture in Nova-Scotia
1982
On the Mesozoic floras of the
On the Mesozoic floras of the Rocky Mountain region of Canada
1982
Lower Carboniferous fishes of
Lower Carboniferous fishes of New Brunswick
1981
On collections of Tertiary pla
On collections of Tertiary plants from the vicinity of the city of Vancouver, B.C
1981
On Cretaceous plants from Port McNeil, Vancouver Island
On Cretaceous plants from Port McNeil, Vancouver Island
1981
On new species of Cretaceous p
On new species of Cretaceous plants from Vancouver Island
1981
Revision of the land snails of the Paleozoic era, with descriptions of new species
Revision of the land snails of the Paleozoic era, with descriptions of new species
1981
A new Erian (Devonian) plant allied to Cordaites
A new Erian (Devonian) plant allied to Cordaites
1980
Additional notes on fossil sponges and other organic remains from the Quebec Group at Little Metis on the lower St. Lawrence
Additional notes on fossil sponges and other organic remains from the Quebec Group at Little Metis on the lower St. Lawrence
1980
Address [to the British Association for the Advancement of Science]
Address [to the British Association for the Advancement of Science]
1980
An ideal college for women
An ideal college for women
1980
Association of Protestant Teachers of the Province of Quebec
Association of Protestant Teachers of the Province of Quebec
1980
Continental and island life, a review of Wallace
Continental and island life, a review of Wallace
1980
Educated women
Educated women
1980
First lessons in the scientific principles of agriculture
First lessons in the scientific principles of agriculture
1980
Handbook of geology
Handbook of geology
1980
Lectures, notes on geology, and outline of the geology of Canada
Lectures, notes on geology, and outline of the geology of Canada
1980
Note on Carboniferous Entomost
Note on Carboniferous Entomostraca from Nova Scotia, in the Peter Redpath Museum, determined and described by Prof. T. Rupert Jones, F.R.S., and Mr. Kriby
1980
Note on recent controversies respecting Eozoon Canadense
Note on recent controversies respecting Eozoon Canadense
1980
Note on the phosphates of the Laurentian and Cambrian rocks of Canada
Note on the phosphates of the Laurentian and Cambrian rocks of Canada
1980
Notes on fossils recently obta
Notes on fossils recently obtained from the Laurentian rocks of Canada
1980
Notes on fossils recenty obtained from the Laurentian rocks of Canada
Notes on fossils recenty obtained from the Laurentian rocks of Canada
1980
Notes on some Scottish Devonian plants
Notes on some Scottish Devonian plants
1980
Notes on the phosphates of the
Notes on the phosphates of the Laurentian and Cambrian rocks of Canada
1980
On new plants from the Erian a
On new plants from the Erian and Carboniferous
1980
On new tree ferns and other fossils from the Devonian
On new tree ferns and other fossils from the Devonian
1980
On the discovery of a new pulmonate mollusk in the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
On the discovery of a new pulmonate mollusk in the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
1980
On the graphite of the Laurentian of Canada
On the graphite of the Laurentian of Canada
1980
On the microscopic structure of Stromatoporidae
On the microscopic structure of Stromatoporidae
1980
Peter Redpath, governor and benefactor of McGill University and founder of the Museum, library and chair of mathematics which bear his name
Peter Redpath, governor and benefactor of McGill University and founder of the Museum, library and chair of mathematics which bear his name
1980
Recollections of Sir Charles Lyell
Recollections of Sir Charles Lyell
1980
Remarks on Mr. Carruther's views of prototaxites
Remarks on Mr. Carruther's views of prototaxites
1980
Science, the ally of religion
Science, the ally of religion
1980
The constitution of McGill University
The constitution of McGill University
1980
The geological history of the North Atlantic
The geological history of the North Atlantic
1980
The higher education of women, in connection with McGill University
The higher education of women, in connection with McGill University
1980
The relation of McGill Univers
The relation of McGill University to legal education
1980
Thoughts on the higher education of women
Thoughts on the higher education of women
1980
A preliminary list of the offi
A preliminary list of the official papers of Sir John William Dawson
1970
Geology of the Birch Creek are
Geology of the Birch Creek area, Dayville quadrangle, Oregon
1951
Fifty years of work in Canada
Fifty years of work in Canada
1901
The day of rest ; or, The sabbath and the lord's day
The day of rest ; or, The sabbath and the lord's day
1899
Fossil sponges and other organic remains from the Quebec Group at Little Metis
Fossil sponges and other organic remains from the Quebec Group at Little Metis
1897
Note on Carboniferous Entomostraca from Nova Scotia, in the Peter Redpath Museum, determined and described by Prof. T. Rupert Jones, F.R. S., and Mr. Kirby
Note on Carboniferous Entomostraca from Nova Scotia, in the Peter Redpath Museum, determined and described by Prof. T. Rupert Jones, F.R. S., and Mr. Kirby
1897
Relics of primeval life
Relics of primeval life
1897
Note on cryptozoon and other ancient fossils
Note on cryptozoon and other ancient fossils
1896
Eden lost and won
Eden lost and won
1895
In memoriam Peter Redpath
In memoriam Peter Redpath
1894
The meeting-place of geology and history
The meeting-place of geology and history
1894
Thirty-eight years of McGill
Thirty-eight years of McGill
1894
The Canadian ice age
The Canadian ice age
1893
The Canadian Ice Age: Being Notes on the Pleistocene Geology of Canada, with Especial Reference ..
The Canadian Ice Age: Being Notes on the Pleistocene Geology of Canada, with Especial Reference ..
1893
Appendix to memoranda of June, 1892, on the subject of free tuitions in the faculty of arts
Appendix to memoranda of June, 1892, on the subject of free tuitions in the faculty of arts
1892
Memoranda and statements relating to benefactors' exemptions and free tuitions to theological students in McGill University
Memoranda and statements relating to benefactors' exemptions and free tuitions to theological students in McGill University
1892
The Canadian student
The Canadian student
1892
Notes on trees on the grounds of McGill University
Notes on trees on the grounds of McGill University
1891
Parka decipiens
Parka decipiens
1891
The geology of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
The geology of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
1891
The geology of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, or, Acadian geology
The geology of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, or, Acadian geology
1891
Memorandum prepared by the Principal for the information of the Board of Governors, Dec. 3, 1890
Memorandum prepared by the Principal for the information of the Board of Governors, Dec. 3, 1890
1890
Modern ideas of evolution
Modern ideas of evolution
1890
Modern ideas of evolution as related to revelation and science
Modern ideas of evolution as related to revelation and science
1890
On new plants from the Erian and carboniferous, and on the characters and affinities of palaeozoic gymnosperms
On new plants from the Erian and carboniferous, and on the characters and affinities of palaeozoic gymnosperms
1890
On specimens in the Peter Redpath museum of McGill university, illustrating the physical characters and affinities of the Guanches, or extinct people of the Canary Islands
On specimens in the Peter Redpath museum of McGill university, illustrating the physical characters and affinities of the Guanches, or extinct people of the Canary Islands
1890
The recent history of McGill University
The recent history of McGill University
1890
Handbook of geology for the use of Canadian students
Handbook of geology for the use of Canadian students
1889
Note on Balanus hameri in the Pleistocene at Rivière Beaudette, and on the occurrence of peculiar varieties of Mya arenaria and M. truncata in the modern sea and in the Pleistocene
Note on Balanus hameri in the Pleistocene at Rivière Beaudette, and on the occurrence of peculiar varieties of Mya arenaria and M. truncata in the modern sea and in the Pleistocene
1889
Notes on useful and ornamental stones of ancient Egypt
Notes on useful and ornamental stones of ancient Egypt
1889
Modern science in Bible lands
Modern science in Bible lands
1888
On specimens of eozoon Canadense and their geological and other relations
On specimens of eozoon Canadense and their geological and other relations
1888
Specimens of Eozoon canadense and their geological and other relations
Specimens of Eozoon canadense and their geological and other relations
1888
The geological history of plants
The geological history of plants
1888
The university in relation to professional education
The university in relation to professional education
1887
The university in relation to professional education, being the annual university lecture of McGill University, Montreal, in the session of 1887-88
The university in relation to professional education, being the annual university lecture of McGill University, Montreal, in the session of 1887-88
1887
Association of Protestant teachers of the province of Quebec, Montreal meeting, 1886
Association of Protestant teachers of the province of Quebec, Montreal meeting, 1886
1886
Cretaceous floras of the North
Cretaceous floras of the Northwest
1886
Handbook of zoology with examples from Canadian species, recent and fossil
Handbook of zoology with examples from Canadian species, recent and fossil
1886
Points of contact between revelation and natural science
Points of contact between revelation and natural science
1885
The Chain of Life in Geological Time: A Sketch of the Origin and Succession of Animals and Plants
The Chain of Life in Geological Time: A Sketch of the Origin and Succession of Animals and Plants
1885
Observations on the geology of the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Observations on the geology of the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway
1884
Report on the higher education of women
Report on the higher education of women
1884
Report on the higher education of women, presented to the corporation of McGill University
Report on the higher education of women, presented to the corporation of McGill University
1884
On portions of the skeleton of a whale from gravel on the line of the Canada Pacific railway, near Smith's Falls, Ontario
On portions of the skeleton of a whale from gravel on the line of the Canada Pacific railway, near Smith's Falls, Ontario
1883
On the cretaceous and tertiary floras of British Columbia and the North-West Territory
On the cretaceous and tertiary floras of British Columbia and the North-West Territory
1883
Facts and fancies in modern science
Facts and fancies in modern science
1882
On the results of recent explorations of erect trees containing animal remains in the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
On the results of recent explorations of erect trees containing animal remains in the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
1882
The recent history of McGill University, being the annual university lecture for the session of 1882-3
The recent history of McGill University, being the annual university lecture for the session of 1882-3
1882
The future of McGill University
The future of McGill University
1881
Fossil men and their modern representatives
Fossil men and their modern representatives
1880
Lecture notes on geology and o
Lecture notes on geology and outline of the geology of Canada
1880
New facts respecting the geological relations and fossil remains of the Silurian iron ores of Pictou, Nova Scotia
New facts respecting the geological relations and fossil remains of the Silurian iron ores of Pictou, Nova Scotia
1880
The future of McGill University.  Annual university lecture, session 1880-81
The future of McGill University. Annual university lecture, session 1880-81
1880
Remarks on recent papers on the geology of Nova Scotia
Remarks on recent papers on the geology of Nova Scotia
1879
The Quebec group of Sir William Logan
The Quebec group of Sir William Logan
1879
The rights and duties of scien
The rights and duties of science
1878
Note on a specimen of Diploxylon from the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
Note on a specimen of Diploxylon from the coal-formation of Nova Scotia
1877
Notes on the occurrence of Eozoon Canadense at Côte St. Pierre
Notes on the occurrence of Eozoon Canadense at Côte St. Pierre
1876
Dawn of life
Dawn of life
1875
Life's dawn on earth
Life's dawn on earth
1875
Life's dawn on earth, being the history of the oldest known fossil remains, and their relations to geological time and to the development of the animal kingdom
Life's dawn on earth, being the history of the oldest known fossil remains, and their relations to geological time and to the development of the animal kingdom
1875
Report on the fossil plants of the lower carboniferous and millstone grit formations of Canada
Report on the fossil plants of the lower carboniferous and millstone grit formations of Canada
1873
Notes on the post-Pliocene geology of Canada
Notes on the post-Pliocene geology of Canada
1872
Notes on the Post-Pliocene Geology of Canada: With Especial Reference to the Conditions of ..
Notes on the Post-Pliocene Geology of Canada: With Especial Reference to the Conditions of ..
1872
On the structure and affinities of Sigillaria, Calamites and Calamodendron
On the structure and affinities of Sigillaria, Calamites and Calamodendron
1871
Report of the geological structure and mineral resources of Prince Edward Island
Report of the geological structure and mineral resources of Prince Edward Island
1871
A plea for the extension of university education in Canada, and more especially in connection with the McGill University, Montreal
A plea for the extension of university education in Canada, and more especially in connection with the McGill University, Montreal
1870
James McGill and the origin of his university
James McGill and the origin of his university
1870
Note on a fern associated with Platephemera antiqua, Scudder
Note on a fern associated with Platephemera antiqua, Scudder
1870
Science education abroad
Science education abroad
1870
Science education abroad, a le
Science education abroad, a lecture
1870
Modern ideas of derivation
Modern ideas of derivation
1869
Notes of a visit to scientific schools and museums in the United States
Notes of a visit to scientific schools and museums in the United States
1869
Acadian Geology: The Geological Structure, Organic Remains, and Mineral ..
Acadian Geology: The Geological Structure, Organic Remains, and Mineral ..
1868
The evidence of fossil plants
The evidence of fossil plants as to the climate of the Post-Pliocene period in Canada
1866
On some points in the history & prospects of Protestant education in Lower Canada
On some points in the history & prospects of Protestant education in Lower Canada
1864
A handbook of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia
A handbook of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia
1863
Annual university lecture, delivered Nov.27,1863, subject
Annual university lecture, delivered Nov.27,1863, subject
1863
De quelques sépultures d'anciens indigènes de l'Amérique découvertes à Montréal
De quelques sépultures d'anciens indigènes de l'Amérique découvertes à Montréal
1861
Archaia, or, Studies of the cosmogony and natural history of the Hebrew scriptures
Archaia, or, Studies of the cosmogony and natural history of the Hebrew scriptures
1860
Biographical sketch of James McGill
Biographical sketch of James McGill
1859
On fossil plants from the Devo
On fossil plants from the Devonian rocks of Canada
1859
On the newer pliocene and post pliocene deposits of the vicinity of Montreal, with notices of fossils recently discovered in them
On the newer pliocene and post pliocene deposits of the vicinity of Montreal, with notices of fossils recently discovered in them
1858
Paleobotany pamphlets
Paleobotany pamphlets
1858
A hand book of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia
A hand book of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia
1857
Contributions Toward the Improvement of Agriculture in Nova-Scotia: With ..
Contributions Toward the Improvement of Agriculture in Nova-Scotia: With ..
1856
Contributions towards the impr
Contributions towards the improvement of agriculture in Nova-Scotia
1856
A Hand Book of the Geography and Natural History of the Province of Nova ..
A Hand Book of the Geography and Natural History of the Province of Nova ..
1855
Acadian geology
Acadian geology
1855
On the course of collegiate ed
On the course of collegiate education
1855
On the course of collegiate education adapted to the circumstances of British America
On the course of collegiate education adapted to the circumstances of British America
1855
Reports and testimonials relating to the Iron Mines of Nova Scotia
Reports and testimonials relating to the Iron Mines of Nova Scotia
1855
On the coal-measures of the So
On the coal-measures of the South Joggins, Nova Scotia
1854
The constitution of McGill University, being the annual university lecture of the session of 1888-89
The constitution of McGill University, being the annual university lecture of the session of 1888-89