This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.

"Wallace (1823-1913) travelled extensively in the Malay Archipelago, he conducted scientific studies of the region's animal life, which to his deelopment of a theory of natural selection. His book is a magnificent combination of interesting sketches of travel and vivid pictures of natural history of the Indo-Malay islands, The Timor, Celebes ad Papuan group, and the Moluccas. Wallace's 'Malay Archipelago is regarded as the most celebrated of all writings on Indonesia and ranks with a small handful of other works as one of nineteenth century's best scientific travel books"--Howgego II, p. 625 (supplied by dealer)

The Malay Archipelago, Volume 1 by Alfred Russel Wallace The Malay Archipelago, Volume 1 by Alfred Russel Wallace: Explore the natural wonders and cultural riches of the Malay Archipelago in Alfred Russel Wallace's The Malay Archipelago, Volume 1. This classic work of natural history and exploration chronicles Wallace's five-year journey through the region, where he encountered a wealth of flora and fauna, as well as indigenous peoples and their customs. With its vivid descriptions and insights into the natural world, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, natural history, and exploration. Why This Book? Alfred Russel Wallace's The Malay Archipelago, Volume 1 is a classic work of natural history and exploration that chronicles his five-year journey through the Malay Archipelago. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural wonders and cultural riches of the region, as well as insights into the history of science and exploration. Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist and explorer, is best known for co-discovering the theory of evolution with Charles Darwin. His legacy endures through works like Travels on the Amazon and The Malay Archipelago, Volume 1, which offer insights into the natural world and the history of science and exploration.

The first volume to appear in a new series of handbooks deals with the ca. 115 families of Diptera (flies and Mosquitoes) known or suspected to occur in the islands of Malesia. Diptera constitute one of the larger orders of insects, and are generally considered to be a taxonomically difficult group, even at the family level. They include various economically important groups, some for example acting as vectors of diseases in man and cattle, while others are beneficial in pest control by virtue of their parasitic of predatory habits. In this work, each family is characterised, and a key using characters of the adult insects enables identification to family level. In addition, information is provided on biology, ecology, economic importance, distribution, and status of taxonomic knowledge, with key references to each family. It further includes an introduction to the higher classification, general biology and morphology, with an extensive glossary. The text is illustrated with more than 200 line drawings. An exhaustive and up-to-date list of references facilitates access to the pertinent literature. For this book, the author has worked together with world specialists of the respective families. The Families of Diptera of the Malay Archipelago will be an indispensable tool for all those working in the fields of ecology, systematic biology, and conservation, as well as applied biology.

Alfred Russel Wallace's 'The Malay Archipelago' is a two-volume travelogue that provides a detailed account of his explorations in the Southeast Asian region. Written in a captivating narrative style, Wallace describes the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the Malay Archipelago, offering valuable insights into the biodiversity of the region. His vivid descriptions and meticulous observations make this work a significant contribution to both travel literature and natural history studies. Wallace's inclusion of his theory of evolution and biogeography adds an extra layer of depth to the text, positioning it within the context of the scientific debates of the time. Alfred Russel Wallace, a renowned naturalist and contemporary of Charles Darwin, was inspired to write 'The Malay Archipelago' based on his extensive travels in the region. As a pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology, Wallace's work laid the groundwork for modern ecological studies and conservation efforts. I highly recommend 'The Malay Archipelago' to readers interested in travel literature, natural history, and evolutionary biology. Wallace's engaging prose and profound observations make this work a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the rich biodiversity of the Southeast Asian region.

Dedicated to Charles Darwin, The Malay Archipelago- the land of the Orang-utan and the Bird of Paradise is a narrative of travel with studies of man and nature. This is part one of two volumes.

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. This book is the second of two volumes. The Malay Archipelago is an important account of Wallace's journey to the Malay Archipelago (now Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia). During this eight year period he collected more than 126,000 specimens, several thousand of which represented new species to science. 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. This was published in the same year along with Darwin's own theory. The Malay Archipelago became one of the most popular books of scientific exploration in the 19th century.

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1859 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Zoological Geography of the Malay Archipelago' is an article detailing Wallace's observations during his travels in Asia. 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.