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LoC No.: 17021614

Title: The Origin of Finger-Printing

Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Origin of Finger-Printing" by Sir William J. Herschel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book presents an in-depth examination of the development of the finger-print method of personal identification, which originated in India in the late 19th century. It chronicles the journey of this innovative technique from its early use for administrative and legal purposes to its eventual establishment as a critical tool for identification in law enforcement. In the narrative, Herschel recounts his experiences as an official in British India, where he first experimented with finger-printing while dealing with issues of forgery and fraud. His experimentation began in 1858 when he invited a local contractor to use his finger prints in place of a written signature, leading to revelations about the uniqueness and permanence of fingerprint patterns. The book is enriched with anecdotes and historical context, featuring the author's interactions with various individuals who contributed to the recognition and formalization of the finger-printing system. Overall, Herschel advocates for the adoption of fingerprinting as a reliable method for verifying identity, highlighting its transformative impact on legal practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Herschel, William James, 1833-1917

EBook No.: 34859

Published: Jan 5, 2011

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Fingerprints

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 17021614

Title: The Origin of Finger-Printing

Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Origin of Finger-Printing" by Sir William J. Herschel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book presents an in-depth examination of the development of the finger-print method of personal identification, which originated in India in the late 19th century. It chronicles the journey of this innovative technique from its early use for administrative and legal purposes to its eventual establishment as a critical tool for identification in law enforcement. In the narrative, Herschel recounts his experiences as an official in British India, where he first experimented with finger-printing while dealing with issues of forgery and fraud. His experimentation began in 1858 when he invited a local contractor to use his finger prints in place of a written signature, leading to revelations about the uniqueness and permanence of fingerprint patterns. The book is enriched with anecdotes and historical context, featuring the author's interactions with various individuals who contributed to the recognition and formalization of the finger-printing system. Overall, Herschel advocates for the adoption of fingerprinting as a reliable method for verifying identity, highlighting its transformative impact on legal practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Herschel, William James, 1833-1917

EBook No.: 34859

Published: Jan 5, 2011

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Fingerprints

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.