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The Malay Archipelago (Vol 1&2) - Complete Edition - cover

The Malay Archipelago (Vol 1&2) - Complete Edition

Alfred Russel Wallace

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

The Malay Archipelago is a book by the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace which chronicles his scientific exploration, during the eight-year period 1854 to 1862, of the southern portion of the Malay Archipelago including Malaysia, Singapore, the islands of Indonesia, and the island of New Guinea. The book describes each island that he visited in turn, giving a detailed account of its physical and human geography, its volcanoes, and the variety of animals and plants that he found and collected. At the same time, he describes his experiences, the difficulties of travel, and the help he received from the different peoples that he met.

Available since: 01/28/2021.

Print length: 542 pages.

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