The man they called The Little Giant nearly died from spinal tuberculosis when he was 11. It left him with stunted growth and a curved back. He went on to become one of the greatest geologists and surveyors in Canadian history.
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Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/george-mercer-dawson
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