Hereditary Genius: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Hereditary Genius, credited to Sir Francis Galton, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of Hereditary Genius by Sir Francis Galton. Read in English by Leon Harvey A biographical summary of the pre-eminent men of Britain grouped by profession. The extensive survey draws from information including college graduation, reputation during career, fellowships, and even known relatives. Includes discussions on findings and observations as well as referenced appendices. - Summary by Leon Harvey

Recording facts

• Recording title: Hereditary Genius
• Author credits: Sir Francis Galton
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 24
• Listed recording duration: 7:15:13

Catalogue topics

• science
• Britain
• biographies

Track guide

1. 00 - Preface — 34:52
2. 01 - Introductory Chapter — 7:15
3. 02 - Classification of Men According to Their Reputation — 12:46
4. 03 - Classification of Men According to Their Natural Gifts — 39:29
5. 04 - Comparison of the Two Classifications — 22:35
6. 05 - Notation — 5:30
7. 06 - The Judges of England Between 1660 and 1865 — 55:50
8. 07 - Statesmen — 9:10
9. 08 - English Peerages. Their Influence Upon Race — 21:12
10. 09 - Commanders — 15:00
11. 10 - Literary Men — 7:42
12. 11 - Men of Science — 11:40
13. 12 - Poets — 3:46
14. 13 - Musicians — 2:45
15. 14 - Painters — 3:32
16. 15 - Divines — 51:48
17. 16 - Senior Classics of Cambridge — 2:58
18. 17 - Oarsmen — 7:45
19. 18 - Wrestlers of the North Country — 1:45
20. 19 - Comparison of Results — 34:17
21. 20 - The Comparative Worth of Different Races — 27:08
22. 21 - Influences That Affect the General Ability of Nations — 21:47
23. 22 - General Considerations — 23:32
24. 23 - Appendix — 11:09

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