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  • 013 - XII-CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of men of genius probably to a large extent independent of the p

    013 - XII-CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of men of genius probably to a large extent independent of the p
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    14 min
  • 012 - XI-OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Personal beauty or the reverse The eyes Shyness and timidity Tendency to me

    012 - XI-OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Personal beauty or the reverse The eyes Shyness and timidity Tendency to me
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    9 min
  • 011 - X-PIGMENTATION Hair and eye-colour Method of classification Sources of data The index of pigmentatio

    011 - X-PIGMENTATION Hair and eye-colour Method of classification Sources of data The index of pigmentatio
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    9 min
  • 010 - IX-STATURE Nature of the data Tendency of British men of ability to vary from the average in the dir

    010 - IX-STATURE Nature of the data Tendency of British men of ability to vary from the average in the dir
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    6 min
  • 009 - VIII-PATHOLOGY Relative ill-health Consumption The psychology of consumption Gout Its extreme freque

    009 - VIII-PATHOLOGY Relative ill-health Consumption The psychology of consumption Gout Its extreme freque
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    36 min
  • 008 - VII-DURATION OF LIFE The fallacy involved in estimating the longevity of eminent men The real bearin

    008 - VII-DURATION OF LIFE The fallacy involved in estimating the longevity of eminent men The real bearin
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    7 min
  • 007 - VI-MARRIAGE AND FAMILYCelibacy Average age at marriage Tendency to marry late Age of eminent women a

    007 - VI-MARRIAGE AND FAMILYCelibacy Average age at marriage Tendency to marry late Age of eminent women a
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    24 min
  • 006 - V-CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH The frequency of constitutional delicacy in infancy and childhood Tendency of

    006 - V-CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH The frequency of constitutional delicacy in infancy and childhood Tendency of
    Feb 10 2026
    In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)
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    24 min