Fall is here. We have enjoyed the rain so much. Roger is still busy mowing. The Humming Birds left after our first cold weather, that is except one or two. We have at least one that will not give into the cold until around the end of October, a strange little fellow.
I am so appreciative of the positive comments I am receiving about our article on Augusta’s uncle, Professor George Davidson. Speaking with one of our board members, JoNell York, we both agreed he was a genius! He was so far ahead of his time. Some of our visitors from the West Coast are familiar with his name because of different points of interest that are named after him.
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Continuing “Giants of Science,” Professor George Davidson traveled to Japan, Italy and Egypt where he did extensive work in setting up irrigation systems for all three countries. He also recorded coast lines and property lines for many countries.
Continuing my article from “Giants of Science,” Prof. George Davidson wrote three editions of the Coast Pilot of California, Oregon, and Washington and at the request of the Superintendent, wrote a fourth addition.
The article that I am doing today is from GIANTS OF SCIENCE, a brief sketch of the public service of George Davidson. When I begin to read, I realized it was anything but brief. The article is taken from “Mining and Scientific Press”, August 1885. The heading reads, “A sketch of Our Most Prominent Pacific Coast Scientist.”
I will again be quoting form Giants of Science, A brief Sketch of the Public Service of George Davidson. I am pleased that my readers have given such a approving response to his story. The introduction says it is “Brief” but the writing does continue for several pages. In this pandemic I am certain to write about something else besides that. George Davidson was a fascinating man. I am glad you are enjoying this writing.
Continuing today with Augusta’s uncle George Davidson. Mary Corson’ older brother. Professor Davidson started sending Augusta art supplies when she was only a small child and continued for many years.
The article that I am doing today is from GIANTS OF SCIENCE, a brief sketch of the public service of George Davidson. When I begin to read, I realized it was anything but brief. The article is taken from “Mining and Scientific Press”, August 1885. The heading reads, “A sketch of Our Most Prominent Pacific Coast Scientist.”
I have been asked a lot of questions about George Davidson. This uncle of Augusta’s is such an interesting man and there is always plenty of information about him. I have always been interested in the history of the ships named after him. I found this information about the second Davidson ship but would like to know more about Davidson one.