(February 12, 1813–April 14, 1895), was an American geologist. He taught at Yale College as a professor, succeeding the renowned Professor Silliman. He was the president of the Geological Society of America, as well as the American Association for the Advancement of Science. James Dana became the editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Science and was the author of numerous books on mineralogy and geology, including System of Mineralogy and Manual of Geology. James Dana stated:
That grand old Book of God still stands; and this old earth, the more its leaves are turned over and pondered, the more it will sustain and illustrate the Sacred Word.2458