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""A Scientific View of Mr. Francis Galton's Theories of Heredity"" is a book written by Francis Lloyd in 1876. The book is a critical analysis of the theories of heredity proposed by Francis Galton, a prominent British scientist and cousin of Charles Darwin. Lloyd, who was a professor of natural history at the University of Edinburgh, examines Galton's views on the inheritance of physical and mental traits, including intelligence and criminality. He also critiques Galton's methods of collecting and analyzing data, and questions the validity of his conclusions. The book provides a detailed and scholarly evaluation of Galton's work, and offers alternative perspectives on the nature of heredity and its role in shaping human behavior and characteristics. Overall, ""A Scientific View of Mr. Francis Galton's Theories of Heredity"" is an important contribution to the history of science and the study of genetics.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.