Hereditary Genius is a book written by Francis Galton, a British scientist and cousin of Charles Darwin. The book explores the concept of intelligence and its hereditary nature. Galton argues that intelligence is largely determined by genetics and that it runs in families. He presents evidence from history, literature, and his own statistical analysis to support his claims. Galton also discusses the implications of his findings, suggesting that society should encourage the breeding of intelligent individuals to improve the overall intelligence of the population. He also considers the potential drawbacks of such an approach, including the potential for eugenics and discrimination against those deemed ""less intelligent."" Overall, Hereditary Genius is a seminal work in the field of intelligence research and a controversial exploration of the implications of genetics on society.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.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.