Alfred Russel Wallace V2: Letters And Reminiscences

By Alfred Russel Wallace and James Marchant

Book Overview

Alfred Russel Wallace V2: Letters And Reminiscences is a biographical work that chronicles the life of the famous British naturalist and explorer, Alfred Russel Wallace. The book is a collection of letters and reminiscences written by Wallace himself, as well as by his family, friends, and colleagues. It covers his early life and education, his travels to South America and Southeast Asia, his work on evolution and natural selection, and his contributions to the development of the theory of evolution alongside Charles Darwin. The book also explores Wallace's personal life, including his family relationships, his friendships, and his spiritual beliefs. It provides a comprehensive and intimate portrait of one of the most important figures in the history of science.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163100447
• ISBN13: 9781163100448
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"