On the Varieties of Man in the Malay Archipelago (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781473329768)

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1864 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Varieties of Man in the Malay Archipelago' is an article on the distinct characteristics of humans inhabiting the Malay Archipelago. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the village of Llanbadoc, in Monmouthshire, Wales. Wallace was inspired by the travelling naturalists of the day and decided to begin his exploration career collecting specimens in the Amazon rainforest. He explored the Rio Negra for four years, making notes on the peoples and languages he encountered as well as the geography, flora, and fauna. While travelling, Wallace refined his thoughts about evolution and in 1858 he outlined his theory of natural selection in an article he sent to Charles Darwin. Wallace made a huge contribution to the natural sciences and he will continue to be remembered as one of the key figures in the development of evolutionary theory.

Author: Alfred Russel Wallace
ISBN-10: 1473329760
ISBN-13: 9781473329768
Publisher: White Press
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2016
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.11d