The Malay Archipelago (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781497872684)

The Malay Archipelago is a book written by Alfred R. Wallace, an English naturalist and biologist. It is a detailed account of Wallace's travels and scientific observations during his eight-year expedition through the Malay Archipelago, which includes modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The book was first published in 1869 and is considered a classic work of natural history and exploration.The book is divided into two volumes and contains a total of 784 pages. It includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as observations on the customs, traditions, and cultures of the people who live there. Wallace's most significant contribution to science was his theory of evolution by natural selection, which he developed independently of Charles Darwin. The Malay Archipelago contains extensive discussions of his evolutionary theories and their implications for the natural world.The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, and it provides a fascinating insight into the natural history of the Malay Archipelago during the mid-nineteenth century. It is also an important historical document, providing a first-hand account of the region's natural and cultural heritage at a time when it was largely unknown to the Western world. The Malay Archipelago remains a valuable resource for scientists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural world and the history of exploration.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.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.

Author: Alfred R. Wallace
ISBN-10: 1497872685
ISBN-13: 9781497872684
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2014
Pages: 554
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d