WHEN Sir Francis Galton issued “Finger-Print Directories” in 1895 he inscribed the volume to Sir William J. Herschel, Bart., in the following words:—“I do myself the pleasure of dedicating this book ...
I RECEIVED a few days ago Sir Wm. J. Herschel's brochure, “The Origin of Finger-Printing.” His object–in, addition to examining other claims to this method—is stated to be the desire to place on ...