J. Deweysoper

About

Canadian pioneer who spent many years in the country's Arctic wilderness charting the Baffin Islands and the local fauna.

Before Fame

He was sent to the still-unknown region of the Baffin Islands by the Geological Survey of Canada.

Trivia

With help from the native tribes, he discovered where Canada's Blue Geese bred.

Family Life

His mother wanted him to become a minister.

Associated With

He was inspired to study nature by the writings of Henry David Thoreau.