Skempton, Alec. A Particle of Clay; the biography of Alec Skempton, 2002
A Particle of Clay; the biography of Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer, publ. Whittles, Caithness, 2002, 1st edition. 208pp. HB with dustjacket in as new condition. Skempton effectively established soil mechanics in the UK in the mid 20th century and is a major figure in engineering geology. Written by his daughter while he was alive and involved, it covers the scientific and engineering achievements very well.