Fingerprint Directories (1895)

Fingerprint Directories is a book written by Francis Galton and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the science of fingerprinting and its applications in law enforcement. Galton was a prominent scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of genetics and statistics, and he was also a pioneer in the study of fingerprints. In this book, he provides a detailed overview of the history and development of fingerprinting, as well as a thorough explanation of the different types of fingerprints and how they can be used to identify individuals. The book also includes practical information on how to collect, classify, and compare fingerprints, and it provides examples of real-life cases where fingerprint evidence was used to solve crimes. Overall, Fingerprint Directories is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of fingerprinting and its role in the development of modern forensic science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.