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William Morris Davis (1850-1934)

William Morris Davis (1850-1934). His Many Faces Teacher Geographic Promotion Institutional Organizer AAG, NGS, GSA Discipline Founder Geomorphology. “The father of American geography”. “The Cycle of Erosion”. Old Idea. New Idea. Major Works:

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William Morris Davis (1850-1934)

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  1. William Morris Davis (1850-1934) His Many Faces • Teacher • Geographic Promotion • Institutional Organizer AAG, NGS, GSA • Discipline Founder Geomorphology “The father of American geography”

  2. “The Cycle of Erosion” Old Idea New Idea Major Works: “The Rivers and Valleys of Pennsylvania” (1889) + 501 other titles http://main.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/gw/wmd/wmdfig.html

  3. Sources: Pruyne, John “William Morris Davis: No Erosion of Impact” Online: http://wwwstage.valpo.edu/geomet/histphil/test/davis.html Rosenburg, Matt “The Father of American Geography: William Morris Davis” What You Need to Know About Geography Onlinehttp://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa122198.htm Geogmorphlist, “Models of Landscape Evolution by William Morris Davis” Online: http://main.amu.edu.pl/~sgp/gw/wmd/wmd.html

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