“If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back upon us as a people so immersed in the pursuit of wealth as to be blind to higher considerations.”
Quote by Alfred Russel Wallace
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Infinite Tropics: An Alfred Russel Wallace Anthology
This anthology brings together selected works of Alfred Russel Wallace, a prominent 19th-century British naturalist, explorer, and biologist who independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection. The volume centers on Wallace's extensive travels and research in tropical environments, particularly in the Malay Archipelago and the Amazon basin. It includes excerpts from his field notes, scientific papers, and travel narratives, highlighting his contributions to biogeography, the study of species distribution, and his observations on the diversity of life in equatorial regions. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Wallace's intellectual legacy and his role in shaping modern evolutionary biology. more
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Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace was a British naturalist renowned for his contributions to the theory of evolution. He independently proposed the theory of natural selection during his explorations in South America, sharing the honor of evolutionary theory with Charles Darwin. Wallace also conducted extensive research in entomology, botany, and geography. more