Florence Bascom books in order
American geologist
- Lived
- 1862–1945
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
Florence Bascom published 2 books, beginning with The Ancient Volcanic Rocks of South Mountain, Pennsylvania (1896).
Updated September 2026
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The Ancient Volcanic Rocks of South Mountain, Pennsylvania
Florence Bascom's most-read book.
Other books in order
The Ancient Volcanic Rocks of South Mountain, Pennsylvania (1896)
Fairfield-Gettysburg Folio, Pennsylvania (1929)
About Florence Bascom
Florence Bascom was a pioneer American woman geologist and educator. Bascom was the second woman to earn a PhD in geology in the United States. She received her PhD in 1893 from Johns Hopkins University and was the first woman to earn a PhD at the institution in any field. In 1896 Bascom became the first woman to work for the United States Geological Survey. Bascom also founded the department of geology at Bryn Mawr College where she trained many leading women geologists.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Florence Bascom FAQ
- How many books has Florence Bascom written?
- Florence Bascom published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Florence Bascom's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ancient Volcanic Rocks of South Mountain, Pennsylvania.
- What is Florence Bascom's last book?
- Fairfield-Gettysburg Folio, Pennsylvania (1929).
- What is Florence Bascom's most famous book?
- The Ancient Volcanic Rocks of South Mountain, Pennsylvania (1896) is Florence Bascom's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.