CONTENTS.

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I.Introduction: Early Hints and Recent Progress[9]
II.Sweat-Pores, Ridges, and Furrows[29]
III.Finger-Print Patterns[39]
IV.Some Biological Questions in Dactylography[49]
V.Technique of Printing and Scrutinizing Finger-Patterns[61]
VI.Persistence of Finger-Print Patterns[76]
VII.Syllabic Classification of Finger-Prints[83]
VIII.Practical Results and Future Prospects[101]
Glossary[120]
Bibliography[123]
Index[125]