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The Malay Archipelago

The Malay Archipelago

Wallace, Alfred R.

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Sports GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1419171380
ISBN13: 9781419171383
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 556
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.52 Depth: 9.36
Language: English
The Malay Archipelago is a book written by Alfred R. Wallace, a British naturalist and explorer, in 1869. The book is a detailed account of Wallace's travels and scientific observations throughout the Malay Archipelago, which includes modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In the book, Wallace describes the flora and fauna of the region, including the many species of birds, mammals, and insects that he encountered. He also provides insights into the culture and customs of the various indigenous peoples he encountered, as well as the impact of colonialism on the region. One of the most significant contributions of The Malay Archipelago is Wallace's theory of evolution by natural selection, which he developed independently of Charles Darwin. The book includes a detailed account of Wallace's observations and experiments that led him to this groundbreaking theory. Overall, The Malay Archipelago is a fascinating and comprehensive account of one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world, as well as a significant contribution to the field of evolutionary biology.Complete edition. Includes both volumes 1 and 2.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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