Download or read book John William Dawson written by Susan Sheets-Pyenson and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1996 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first full-length biography of John William Dawson (1820-1899), eminent scientist and principal of McGill University, Susan Sheets-Pyenson highlights the extraordinary scope of Dawson's educational and scientific career and his commitment to science, rationality, and the advancement of knowledge.