Adams, F.D. (1938). The Birth and Development of the Geological Sciences, London, Bailiere et al.Adams, F. D. (1938). The Birth and Development of the Geological Sciences, London, Bailiere et al. 506pp. Hard cover, blue embossed cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Spine split and frayed and worn at bottom, corners bumped. Library book plate and stamps on title and last page. Occasional pencil annotation, otherwise text is clean. Covers up to the early 19th century. In fair to good condition.