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James Marchant
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Alfred Russel Wallace
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Peter Raby
This is the story of Alfred Russel Wallace, the man who almost scooped Darwin. Raby reveals Wallace as a courageous and unconventional explorer, who lived an inspiring and adventure-filled life.
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Patrick Armstrong
Sometimes referred to as the Father of Biogeography, Alfred Russel Wallace has come to be known as the co-originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection, and he also…
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In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace wrote to Charles Darwin: he had worked out a theory of natural selection. Within two weeks, his outline and Wallace’s paper were presented jointly in…
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Although Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was one of the most famous scientists in the world at the time of his death at the age of ninety, today he is known…
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Embark on a thought-provoking journey through the cosmos with Alfred Russel Wallace's groundbreaking work, "Man's Place in the Universe." In this visionary exploration, Wallace invites readers to contemplate humanity's role…
Social Environment and Moral Progress, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made…
Denise Carrington-Smith
Wallace was a wonderful man…a man full of wonder
Everything which took his interest, he studied as deeply as he could, yet, despite the growing recognition he received, he always…
Mary Colson
Looks at two key scientists and how they influenced each other
Michael T. Flannery
Alfred Russel Wallace: A Rediscovered Life is a new biography of the co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection and one of the nineteenth century’s most intriguing scientists…
"Man's Place in the Universe" is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist, biologist, and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection. The book, published…
Wallace’s Malay Archipelago is a classic account of the travels of a Victorian naturalist through island Southeast Asia. It has been loved by readers ever since its publication in 1869…
William Bryant
A biography of one of the world’s great naturalists, with details of his explorations on the Amazon and in the Malay Archipelago. Wallace’s hidden sexual life, the world of Victorian…
Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences is a book written by James Marchant and published in 1916. The book is a collection of letters and personal accounts of the life…
Alfred Russell Wallace,James Marchant
In Two Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Sandra Knapp,Bob Press
In 1848 British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace set off for Brazil where he was to spend four years exploring the wildest parts of the Amazon. This is an enthralling account…
Martin Fichman
Long kept in Darwin’s shadow, Wallace co-discovered the theory of evolution, but was overlooked by critics due to his controversial intellectual career. Fichman examines not only Wallace’s scientific work but…
Alfred Russel Wallace,James Marchant
Aneirin Karadog
Read about Alfred Russel Wallace's valuable contribution to our culture as naturalist, biologist and explorer. Another book in the popular 'Welsh Wonders' series. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
Alfred Russell 1823-1913 Wallace
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This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. ‘Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences…
Christiane Dorion
A beautifully illustrated volume follows a lesser-known Victorian naturalist and explorer on his global journeys - and reveals how he developed his own theory of evolution.
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Farren Phillips
An exciting illustrated biography about Alfred Russel Wallace, the second person to come up with the theory of evolution. Alfred Russel Wallace may not have been the first in the…
Ross A. Slotten
Explores the life and scientific contributions of Alfred Russel Wallace, Victorian traveler, scientist, spiritualist, and co-discoverer with Charles Darwin of natural selection. This biography also examines his travels in the…
Follow Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace on his intrepid journeys across the globe and find out how he developed his own theory of evolution in this beautiful illustrated…
James T. Costa
A major new biography of the brilliant naturalist, traveler, humanitarian, and co-discoverer of natural selection
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was perhaps the most famed naturalist of the Victorian age. His…
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Sir David Attenborough
This volume of newly transcribed letters documents the travels of the Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the Malay Archipelago, during which he famously discovered natural selection independently of Darwin…
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John L. Brooks
Anna Claybourne
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Alfred Russel Wallace was one of the nineteenth century’s most potent intellectual forces. In this rich and varied collection, writers from a range of fields explore Wallace’s work - and…
Alfred Russell Wallace
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe…
I. The Development Of Human Races Under The Law Of Selection; II. The Limits Of Natural Selection As Applied To Man. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special…
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