"Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1" by James Marchant is a historical exploration of the life and work of Alfred Russel Wallace, a key figure in the development of the theory of Natural Selection. Featuring a collection of deeply personal letters and stories, the book exposes Wallace's intellectual voyage and collaboration with Charles Darwin. It reveals Wallace's journey from his early days through revolutionary scientific discoveries, enriched by personal reflections and anecdotes that paint a picture of his personality and intelligence. The initial pages set the scene by emphasizing Wallace's crucial role in evolutionary theory and invite readers to explore the experiences that shaped this influential figure in natural history.
Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1
By Alfred Russel Wallace
Read the personal letters and stories of a scientist who changed the world with his groundbreaking ideas about how life evolves.
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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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