Synopsis This book in the series on the origins and development of the various sciences focuses its attention on geology, as it is a subject serving as a crucial key to unlock the secrets of the earth we inhabit. It chronicles the origins and evolution of geology as a crucial scientific discipline in a highly detailed and interesting format. The events that prompted it study, its development throughout the ages, the debates and issues surrounding it, and the processes and techniques that now form part of the basics of geology have been thoroughly detailed, leaving no room for doubt. Short biographies of eminent geologists have also been given space to, fostering better understanding of the subject's history. Illustrations have also been include, which serve to make work more enlightening. The compendious and insightful information presented in the book finds favour with the readers.