E. W. (Everett Williams) Jameson

Born in 1921, Everett Williams Jameson Jr., usually published as E. W. Jameson, was an American zoologist and author whose books focused on mammals, vertebrate biology, and natural history. Library and publishing records connect his name with works including Mammals of California, California Mammals, Vertebrate Reproduction, and Patterns of Vertebrate Biology.

University of California Press identifies him as Professor Emeritus of Zoology at the University of California, Davis. That background fits the practical, field-based approach of his books, which were written to help readers understand animal life clearly rather than through overly technical language.

Jameson is especially associated with California wildlife writing. His best-known books brought together scientific knowledge and readable explanation, making them useful both to students and to general readers interested in the natural world.