Geologists' Autobiographies

Corry describes the string of events that pulled him into geophysics, working under Victor Vacquier. More of his career is on this site, too.

Project Gutenberg reproduces this book, edited by Darwin's son Francis.

Horner, a well-known dinosaur expert, struggled to succeed as a dyslexic.

The life of this American mapper and regional synthesist is published by the USGS as a PDF.

LeConte (1823-1901) was a seminal figure in Western geology. His book also recounts his years serving the Confederacy and descriptions of Yosemite Valley.

The American paleontologist talks about his life and career with Joe Cain of University College London.

Wimpfen's long mining career included the Atomic Energy Commission, Reynolds Aluminum, the U.S. Bureau of Mines and much else between the 1930s and the 1990s.