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J. (John) Pringle
1877–1948
A Scottish geologist and palaeontologist, this writer spent decades with the Geological Survey and became known for clear, practical work on Britain’s regional geology. He was awarded the Lyell Medal in 1938 for his contributions to the field.
1 Audiobook
George Borrow's Second Tour in Wales
by T. C. (Thomas Crosbee) Cantrill, George Borrow, J. (John) Pringle
About the author
Born in Selkirk on October 21, 1877, he was educated at the University of Edinburgh and joined the Geological Survey in 1901. Over a long career, he worked especially on fossils and stratigraphy, building a reputation as a careful field geologist and palaeontologist.
He is closely associated with the Geological Survey’s work in Scotland and northern England, and his books on regional geology helped make complex landscapes more understandable to general readers as well as specialists. In 1938, he received the Geological Society of London’s Lyell Medal, a major honor in earth science.
He died on August 2, 1948. Surviving sources confirm his scientific career and publications, but I could not confirm a suitable standalone portrait image from the pages reviewed.