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Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946)

World renowned naturalist, artist and writer. Born in England, educated in Ontario and Europe. In 1882 he joined his brother on a homestead near Carberry and began to keep scientific records. The nearby hills later became the setting of some of his most famous stories, including “The Trail of a Sandhill Stag,” and part of “Wild Animals I have Known.” Appointed Naturalist to the Manitoba Government in 1892, founded the Woodcraft League; became first Chief of Boy Scouts of America. Moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, founded Seton Institute in 1930, and there spent the rest of his life.

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Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946)

Naturaliste, artiste et écrivain de renommée mondiale. Né en Angleterre, il a fait ses études en Ontario et en Europe. En 1882, il a rejoint son frère sur une concession près de Carberry et a commencé à tenir des relevés scientifiques. Les collines voisines ont plus tard servi de décor à certains de ses récits les plus célèbres, dont « The Trail of the Sandhill Stag » et une partie de « Wild Animals I Have Known ». Nommé naturaliste du gouvernement du Manitoba en 1892, il a fondé la Woodcraft League et est devenu le premier chef des Boy Scouts of America. Il s’est installé à Santa Fe, au Nouveau-Mexique, où il a fondé le Seton Institute en 1930 et a passé le reste de sa vie.

Location: Pine Creek Park, PTH 1, East of Carberry
Emplacement : Parc Pine Creek, R.P.G.C. 1, à l’est de Carberry
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 49.901920, -99.215820
Source: Province of Manitoba, Historic Resources Branch – Manitoba Heritage Council Commemorative Plaques · Coordinates: Manitoba Historical Society (mhs.mb.ca)
Licence · Permission: Contains information from the Manitoba government, licensed under the OpenMB Information and Data Use Licence (manitoba.ca/OpenMB)
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