Finger Prints

"Finger Prints" by Francis Galton is a scientific exploration from the late 1800s that sheds light on the unique patterns found on our fingers and their importance in telling people apart. The book examines the science behind finger ridges, explaining how these patterns are incredibly reliable for identifying people because they remain constant throughout life. Galton shares how he became interested in fingerprints and outlines the book's plan to discuss how fingerprints have been used before, how to get good prints, what makes these patterns tick biologically, and how they can be used to solve crimes. In essence, the book seeks to prove fingerprinting is a great way to understand more about our individual identities.