Publisher's Synopsis
The Malay Archipelago is a book by Alfred R. Wallace that provides a detailed account of his scientific exploration of the Malay Archipelago, which includes present-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The book is a fascinating read that combines travelogue, natural history, and anthropology, and is considered one of the most important works on the region.Wallace was a British naturalist and explorer who spent eight years in the Malay Archipelago from 1854 to 1862, studying its flora, fauna, and indigenous people. In the book, he describes his adventures and discoveries, including his encounters with orangutans, birds of paradise, and other exotic species, as well as his observations on the customs, languages, and beliefs of the local people.The Malay Archipelago also contains Wallace's famous theory of evolution by natural selection, which he developed independently of Charles Darwin. Wallace's theory, which he presented in a letter to Darwin in 1858, sparked a scientific revolution and led to the development of the modern theory of evolution.Overall, The Malay Archipelago is a captivating and informative account of one of the world's most diverse and fascinating regions, written by a pioneering scientist and explorer. It is a must-read for anyone interested in natural history, anthropology, or the history of science.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.
