"The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a 19th-century journey through Southeast Asia where the author catalogs the natural and cultural wonders of the region. Wallace, a scientist, travels through islands like Ternate and Gilolo, keenly observing the wildlife and plant life of these exotic locations. Wallace sets the stage by describing his arrival at a new home where rich fruit-bearing regions share space with the threat of volcanic eruptions. His encounters with local populations and exploration of the spice trade reveal a world shaped by both natural beauty and colonial impact.
The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2 The Land of the Orang-utan and the Bird of Paradise; A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature
By Alfred Russel Wallace
Venture back in time to witness the chronicles of a mid-19th-century scientist amidst volcanic landscapes and spice trades as he catalogs the natural history and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia.
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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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