"Tropical Nature, and Other Essays" by Alfred Russel Wallace is an assembly of writings that takes you back to the 1800s, examining the unique qualities of the world's tropical areas. Wallace uses his own adventures in these regions to show just how special the nature, weather, and living things are, compared to cooler places. The start acts like a guide, pointing out the need to understand what makes tropical nature different. Wallace talks about the stunning scenery and variety of life, explaining how it's not like what you'd find in moderate climates, and gets readers ready to learn about equatorial weather quirks. He clues you in on what's to come in the book, like detailed looks at weather, plants, and animals, with the goal of sorting out what truly defines the tropics from local variations. Each chapter elaborates on these initial thoughts, building a thorough picture of tropical life and what it all means.
Tropical nature, and other essays
By Alfred Russel Wallace
Embark on a journey to the world's tropical heartlands, where extraordinary species and landscapes challenge everything you think you know about nature.
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About the AuthorAlfred Russel Wallace was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic. It spurred Darwin to set aside the "big species book" he was drafting and quickly write an abstract of it, which was published in 1859 as On the Origin of Species.
Alfred Russel Wallace was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic. It spurred Darwin to set aside the "big species book" he was drafting and quickly write an abstract of it, which was published in 1859 as On the Origin of Species.
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