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The Malay Archipelago

The Malay Archipelago

Wallace, Alfred R.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1165242435
ISBN13: 9781165242436
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 554
Weight: 2.16
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
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 throughout the Malay Archipelago, which includes modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. In the book, Wallace describes his observations of the flora and fauna of the region, including his discovery of many new species. He also discusses the culture and customs of the various indigenous peoples he encountered during his travels. The Malay Archipelago is divided into two parts. The first part covers Wallace's journey through the islands of the archipelago, while the second part focuses on his scientific discoveries and theories. The book is considered a landmark in the field of natural history and was highly influential in the development of the theory of evolution. It is also a fascinating travelogue that provides a vivid and detailed picture of the Malay Archipelago in the mid-19th century.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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