 Edward Salisbury Dana

Edward Salisbury Dana was an influential American geologist, mineralogist, and petrologist, known for his work in the field of geology. Born on February 12, 1815, in New York City, Dana made significant contributions to the understanding of mineral classification and the geological processes that shape the Earth. He is perhaps best known for his work "Manual of Mineralogy," first published in 1837, which became a standard reference in the field for many years.