[NatureNS] nature notes, Apr. 25-27/10

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a&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;nest?&lt;/b&gt;somewhere along the edge of
Jim W mentions Abraham Gesner, who is briefly commemorated in a plaque 
on Middle Dyke Rd.

The Moncton library celebrates Gesner along with a number of other 
scientists who made significant contributions to New Brunswick. [In my 
opinion, NS is way behind in this sort of recognition.]

Here's a link to a short paper that says a bit about Gesner's 
contribution to medicine in the Parrsboro area, his study of the North 
Mountain Formation, and his extensive archeological observations:
www.unbf.ca/arts/anthropology/documents/PNBAII-*Gesner*.pdf

Gesner was a true polymath, renaissance man, and downright interesting guy.

Doug Linzey

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