Publisher's Synopsis
The Malay Archipelago is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist and explorer, originally published in 1869. The book is a detailed account of Wallace's eight-year journey across the Malay Archipelago, which includes present-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on Wallace's travels through the islands of the Malay Archipelago, while the second volume delves into his scientific observations and discoveries. Throughout the book, Wallace describes the diverse flora and fauna of the region, including his famous observations on the Wallace Line, which marks the boundary between the Asian and Australian biogeographic regions. He also provides insights into the cultures and customs of the people he encountered, including the indigenous tribes of the region. The Malay Archipelago is considered a seminal work in the field of natural history and is credited with contributing to the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection, which Wallace co-discovered with Charles Darwin. The book is also noted for its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the region and its historical significance as a center of trade and exploration.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.
