Life History Album (1884)

by Francis Galton

Book Overview

Life History Album is a book written by Francis Galton, which was first published in 1884. The book is a collection of blank pages that are meant to be filled with the life stories of individuals. It is designed to be a tool for people to record and preserve their personal histories, as well as those of their ancestors and family members. Galton, a British polymath, was known for his work in various fields, including statistics, psychology, and anthropology. He believed that people's life stories were valuable and should be preserved for future generations to learn from. The Life History Album was his attempt to provide a means for people to do just that.The book includes sections for recording information such as family background, education, career, and personal achievements. It also provides space for photographs, drawings, and other memorabilia. Galton believed that by recording and sharing life stories, people could gain a greater understanding of themselves and their place in the world.The Life History Album is not only a practical tool for recording personal histories, but it is also a historical artifact in its own right. It offers a glimpse into the values and beliefs of the late 19th century, when the book was first published. Today, it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in preserving their personal history or that of their family.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120637260
• ISBN13: 9781120637260
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"