Walter Frank Raphael Weldon 1860 1906

Walter Frank Raphael Weldon (18601906) was a British evolutionary biologist and a founder of biometry together with the highly influential journal Biometrika. Originally published in 1906 and written by fellow Biometrika founder Karl Pearson (18571936) this volume was created as a memorial for Weldon and his achievements. Although concise the text is highly informative containing numerous excerpts from Weldon''s correspondence. A variety of illustrations are also incorporated including material from Biometrika. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Weldon''s life and the development of biometrics.