The Origin Of Fingerprinting (1916)

The Origin of Fingerprinting, written by William James Herschel and first published in 1916, is a historical account of the development and early usage of fingerprinting as a method of identification. Herschel, a British colonial administrator and amateur scientist, first began using fingerprints to identify criminals and other individuals in the late 19th century while serving in India. In this book, he describes his experiences with fingerprinting and its early adoption by law enforcement agencies in India and Europe. Herschel also discusses the scientific principles behind fingerprinting and its potential applications in fields such as anthropology and genetics. The book includes numerous illustrations and examples of fingerprints, as well as a detailed discussion of the various methods used to classify and analyze them. Overall, The Origin of Fingerprinting provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of this now widely used method of identification.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.