English Men of Science: Their Nature and Nurture

Sir Francis Galton (1822 - 1911)

The results of a survey undertaken by Galton to learn more about individual differences and similarities between the "pre-eminent" men of his time. Brief biographical information, biometric data and extensive quotations have been compiled and presented. Summary by niobium.

Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Leon Harvey
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Play 01 Antecedents Part 1 Leon Harvey
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Play 02 Antecedents Part 2 Leon Harvey
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Play 03 Qualities Leon Harvey
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Play 04 Origin and Taste for Science Part 1 Leon Harvey
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Play 05 Origin and Taste for Science Part 2 Leon Harvey
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Play 06 Education Leon Harvey
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Play 07 Appendix Leon Harvey
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