Originally published in 1904, this pioneering guide to fingerprint analysis remains the definitive text on the subject. Written by Frederick Kuhne, one of the first experts in the field, The Finger Print Instructor provides a detailed overview of the history, theory, and practice of fingerprint identification. With its clear explanations and numerous illustrations, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in forensic science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.