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	David Douglas (1799-1834)
		In the spring of 1820, Douglas obtained an appointment at the botanic garden at Glasgow University.
		Douglas sailed from Liverpool in June of 1823, bound for New York.
		Douglas visited Dr. David Hosack, who had hired Frederick Pursh years earlier.
	www.lewis-clark.org /REVEAL/bo_doug1.htm (1065 words)

	Famous Scots - David Douglas
		David Douglas, the son of a stonemason, was born on 25 June, 1799, at the village of Scone, a few miles north-west of Perth.
		David Douglas had gone to London to join an expedition to China but when that was cancelled he was sent to North America in 1823.
		David Douglas returned to London as a hero and was fêted by all.
	www.rampantscotland.com /famous/blfamdouglas.htm (946 words)

	Significant Scots - David Douglas
		DOUGLAS, DAVID.—It seldom happens in the present day, when the path of knowledge is accompanied with the comforts and facilities of a railway, that the pursuit of science is closed with the honours of martyrdom.
		David Douglas was born at Scone, in Perthshire, in the year 1798, and was the son of a working mason.
		Douglas, one evening, after a few months’ residence, fell into one of these excavations, in which an animal had been previously snared; and the fierce creature, already maddened by its captivity, fell upon him, so that next morning he was found dead, and his body dreadfully mangled.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/other/douglas_david.htm (918 words)

	David A. Douglas (artist) Information
		In the works of David Douglas there is a silent solidarity reminiscent of the work of Edward Hopper, and at times the relationships of objects and the spaces remind us of the magic of Magritte.”
		Douglas ’ composition also includes a tile floor and other architectural spaces that are the result of digitally defined space (rather than “documentary”) space.
		Douglas was most recently included in “Art on the Digital Edge.” This show included works by Chuck Close, Jon Isherwood, Amy Lamb and William Newman.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/David_A._Douglas_(artist) (691 words)

	WHO KILLED DAVID DOUGLAS?
		In 1832, David Douglas, a respected Scottish botanist, was found dead in a pit dug to trap wild bullocks at Kaluakauka, in the ahupua'a (land division) of Laupahoehoe.
		Douglas noted in his journal, "the grassy flanks of the mountain abound with wild cattle, the offspring of the stock left here by Captain Vancouver, and which now prove a very great benefit to this island." Unfortunately, they would not prove at all beneficial to Douglas.
		Douglas went back a short distance for something and in retracing his steps fell into a pit (into which a bullock had previously fallen) and was found dead a short time afterward.
	www.coffeetimes.com /daviddouglas.htm (1237 words)

	David Douglas (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Unfortunately David Douglas was killed in Hawaii when he fell into a pit with a wild bull.
		David became an appreciate gardener on the Scone Estate and there the Head Gardener William Beattie taught him a great deal and encouraged him to read everything he could about flowers and trees, birds and animals.
		David Douglas was scarcely ashore before he began to explore a vast region, mostly on foot.
	www.robertdouglas.pkc.sch.uk /david.htm (589 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: David Douglas arrives at Fort Vancouver to begin two years of botanical exploration on April 20, ...
		David Douglas, the son of a Scottish stone mason, was an apprentice gardener in Glasgow when his educational ambition and enthusiasm for plant collecting brought him to the attention of William J. Hooker (1779-1832), a leading British botanist.
		Douglas quickly learned the Chinook Jargon trade language and made friends in the Chinook villages of the lower Columbia who shared their knowledge of local plants and sent him seeds of plants he was interested in.
		David Douglas made two more journeys to the Columbia River, in 1830 and in 1832-1833, before dying at the age of 34 under mysterious circumstances in Hawaii, trampled after apparently falling into a pit trap for wild cattle.
	www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=7298 (1122 words)

	Amazon.ca: Cody: Books: Jon David Douglas (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jon David Douglas' social conscience is strongly reflected in the sensitivity he shows toward his protagonist.
		Douglas' background in social work and with the media has given him a deep understanding of his subject.
		It, I believe, is in Douglas' own nature to be kind, and one of the captivating qualities of the writing in CODY is that many of the characters have the capacity to be kind.
	www.amazon.ca /Cody-Jon-David-Douglas/dp/1401042449 (768 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features
		In the United States most people know his name from the Douglas fir, which is sold commercially as a Christmas tree, but they know nothing of the man. Nearly a quarter of all standing timber in the United States is Douglas fir, and internationally, it is the most commonly used tree in the building industry.
		Again, Douglas proved himself to be a formidable explorer and botanist, collecting hundreds of specimens and seeds, the most important of which was the Sitka spruce, which later became the backbone of the British forest industry.
		Douglas may have been the first man to claim the summits of both volcanoes, having done so in only one month, attesting to his incredible stamina and will.
	www.starbulletin.com /2001/07/09/features/story1.html (3047 words)

	David Douglas Trail: Overland Trail--Last updated 06/19/01
		David Douglas A Biography of the famed Scottish botanical explorer who was the greatest plant and seed collector to walk the earth.
		Oregon's State Tree: The Douglas Fir Douglas Firs generally grow 180 to 200 feet in height and four to six feet in diameter.
		It is adjacent to the David Douglas Garden, which contains a living collection of northwest native plants that were discovered and cataloged by the explorer/botanist during his travels in the region.
	www.over-land.com /david_douglas.html (343 words)

	David Douglas - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		David Douglas - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Douglas, David (1798-1834), British botanist, born in Scone, Perth, Scotland.
		Photojournalists such as Cartier-Bresson, Bourke-White, David Douglas Duncan, and W. Eugene Smith...
	encarta.msn.com /David_Douglas.html (83 words)

	Welcome to the Artist Website for David A. Douglas
		David Douglas has been creating art for over twenty-five years.
		In the works of David Douglas there is a silent solidarity reminiscent of the work of Edward Hopper, and at times the relationships of objects and the spaces remind us of the magic of Magritte.”
		In addition to teaching, David Douglas has been a member of the design team that developed the plans for the new $10 million arts facility at Episcopal High School.
	www.davidadouglas.com /bio.htm (642 words)

	David Douglas, Western Naturalist
		David Douglas was born near Perth, Scotland, in 1799.
		Douglas was first sent to New York to collect fruits and other interesting plants that might be cultivated in England.
		One of the first plants Douglas noted was the huge evergreen that would later become known as the Douglas fir.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/old_west/117652/1 (464 words)

	David Douglas School District
		Every David Douglas school that received a state rating received a Satisfactory rating or better.
		Moreover, every David Douglas elementary school met federal AYP requirements.
		Every David Douglas school report card is available on the District’s website under Parent Resources, AYP/Building Report Cards.
	www.ddouglas.k12.or.us (234 words)

	Oregon History ProjectOregon Biographies David Douglas
		In early 1824 explorer and botanist David Douglas worked eighteen hours each day in preparation for his first trip from London to the Pacific Northwest.
		Douglas left for London that year, intending to continue on to China.
		Douglas died in 1834 when he fell into a wild cattle trap and was gored to death while in the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands.
	www.ohs.org /education/oregonhistory/Oregon-Biographies-David-Douglas.cfm (398 words)

	Western Wanderings: David Douglas
		Douglas was born on the other side of the globe, at Scone, Scotland, in 1799.
		Douglas arrived at the mouth of the Columbia River in April 1825.
		Douglas came to Hawaii to continue his botanical explorations, but his stay here formed a tragic coda to his distinguished travels.
	www.sunset.com /sunset/Premium/Travel/1998/WestWander98/WWDouglas.html (1161 words)

	Amazon.com: Photo Nomad: Books: David Douglas Duncan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The legendary photographs of David Douglas Duncan explore the broad range of human nature, from the most quiet notes of life to the crashing crescendos of war.
		David Douglas Duncan's book is an extraordinary collection of photographs documenting a range of events in this interesting man's life.
		David Douglas Duncan was a photojournalist who roamed the world for various major magazines (Life, National Geographic, etc.) for several decades (five or six!) on assignment covering some of the most significant events of the 20th century.
	www.amazon.com /Photo-Nomad-David-Douglas-Duncan/dp/0393058611 (1564 words)

	PGE - 3/5/02 News Release: Solar/ Wind Power Pole Goes Up in David Douglas High School (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A combined solar and wind power tower goes up at David Douglas High School to power the David Douglas Express (DDX), which provides transportation across campus for physically challenged students.
		David Douglas High School - DDX Train Station.
		Pole raising is located to the left of the David Douglas Performing Arts Center.
	www.portlandgeneral.com /about_pge/news/archives/solar_wind_pole.asp (336 words)

	Dr. David Douglas, MD - Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Phoenix, AZ
		David Douglas, MD Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine Doctor in Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
		Douglas practices Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
		David Douglas, a male, graduated from the University Of Ok College Of Med with a MD and has been in the profession for 21 years.
	www.healthgrades.com /directory_search/physician/profiles/dr-md-reports/Dr-David-Douglas-MD-E252A1DC.cfm (187 words)

	David Douglas (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Map I: Routes of Plant Explorers in North America: David Douglas.
		David Douglas (1799-1834), intrepid horticultural and botanical traveler in the Pacific Northwest under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of London.
		Due to similar climatic conditions in the British Isles, many of the species Douglas introduced from the Pacific Northwest have become commonplace ornamentals in English and Scottish gardens.
	www.nd.edu /~tschlere/new-course/03_PrivateEnclavesPublicPlans/htmls/13b_douglas.html (79 words)

	David Douglas - Moviefone
		David Douglas High School, Monday February 19th, 2007
		David Douglas High School was put into a lockdown at approximately 2:00 PM.
		David Douglas - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, David Douglas Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
	movies.aol.com /celebrity/david-douglas/88124/main (105 words)

	reportonbusiness.com: globeinvestor.com - Blackstone Appoints David Douglas as Chief Financial Officer
		Douglas is a Chartered Accountant with over twenty five years of experience in the accounting, corporate finance, and mining industries.
		Douglas is a graduate of the Commerce Program (Finance) at the University of British Columbia and is a member of the British Columbia and Canadian Institutes of Chartered Accountants.
		Douglas has been granted five year 150,000 common share purchase options with an exercise price of $0.70.
	www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/story/CCNM.20070108.0366264001/GIStory (262 words)

	Welcome to the Artist Website for David A. Douglas
		September, 2007 "Inspired By" curated by Liz Vorlicek, Frank phillips and David A. Douglas, Angie Newman Johnson Gallery, Alexandria Va.
		April, 2006 "The Africa Works" curated by Frank Phillips and David Douglas, Angie Newman Johnson Gallery, Alexandria Va.
		September, 2004 “Incidents and Accidents/Hints and Allegories” David Douglas, Bill Dunlap, Erling Sjouold, Alison Weege, curated by Deborah McLeod Mclean Project for the Arts, McLean, Va.
	www.davidadouglas.com /res.htm (432 words)

	David Allen
		One interesting thing that I didn't expect was that many people were using my blog as their "intro" to our work.
		Another hitch has been that my site and blog have been so popular (in terms of hits), it got big time on the radar of the spammers, and we've spent countless hours filtering and finding the real comments in the spam-catcher, so they weren't lost.
		Hi David - I did two talks on GTD at a secondary school here in the Netherlands recently.
	www.davidco.com /blogs/david (1645 words)

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