The Malay Archipelago - Wallace, Alfred Russel
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Embark on a remarkable journey through the "Malay Archipelago" with renowned naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace. This first volume of two chronicles Wallace's extensive travels and observations throughout the islands of what is now Indonesia. A treasure trove of natural history and ethnography, this classic travelogue offers invaluable insights into the region's diverse flora, fauna, and cultures. Wallace, a contemporary of Darwin, meticulously documents his findings, famously leading to his independent conception of evolution by natural selection. Explore the geological wonders and biological…mehr

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Embark on a remarkable journey through the "Malay Archipelago" with renowned naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace. This first volume of two chronicles Wallace's extensive travels and observations throughout the islands of what is now Indonesia. A treasure trove of natural history and ethnography, this classic travelogue offers invaluable insights into the region's diverse flora, fauna, and cultures. Wallace, a contemporary of Darwin, meticulously documents his findings, famously leading to his independent conception of evolution by natural selection. Explore the geological wonders and biological uniqueness of the islands, including the famed Wallace Line, a biogeographical boundary separating distinct animal species. This edition preserves Wallace's original text, offering readers a window into 19th-century scientific exploration and a timeless perspective on a fascinating part of the world. 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.